AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Nigeria kick-starts its AFCON 2027 campaign against Madagascar in Uyo without Victor Osimhen, while the wider race for 21 spots continues as hosts Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania already qualify. Uganda Governance & Economy: Finance Minister Henry Musasizi challenged businesses to turn government wealth-creation and affordable financing into competitive, export-ready firms as Uganda targets a $500b economy by 2040. State-Owned Sector: Former Finance minister Maria Kiwanuka appointed acting chairperson of the Uganda National Mining Company, tasked with governance fixes and a recovery programme after leadership changes. Public Health & Research: Africa CDC welcomed $2.9bn pledged for Ebola response, stressing rapid disbursement; Uganda also features in regional health funding and research calls, including pharmacists pushing for a dedicated research fund and a pharmacist college. Environment & Community: Equity Bank launches a two-year Green Schools programme to plant 200,000 trees; Kanungu opens Queen Elizabeth National Park for free access during Open Park Days. Security & Human Rights: Activist Muteti Mulinge speaks from hospital after alleged abduction and mistreatment. Culture: Veteran Afrigo Band icon Moses Matovu dies after a violent assault in Kampala.