Ebola Surge in DRC: WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed 2,100 confirmed cases, with Tedros warning it’s outpacing the response amid insecurity and community resistance. Uganda Ebola Exit Watch: Uganda has started a 42-day countdown after discharging its last Ebola patient, moving toward virus-free status. School Safety Shock: Uganda suspended all school trips and excursions after a Kapchorwa bus crash killed at least 20 pupils and one adult, with police citing a loss of control after a mechanical fault; authorities also launched enforcement against overloading. Rights Under Pressure: Human Rights Watch alleges Uganda’s military is arbitrarily seizing government critics and journalists, including lawyer Erias Lukwago, and pushing “bogus prosecutions.” Courtroom Tensions: The High Court set a July 24 bail hearing for Lukwago, while extradition proceedings against ex-AU adviser Michael Katungi were stayed pending a challenge. Digital Economy Regulation: UCC paused enforcement against illegal Wi‑Fi hotspot operators after talks with the Alliance of Hotspot Operators Uganda, promising broader consultations. Regional Mobility & Trade: Nigeria’s trade minister urged freer movement across Africa to boost AfCFTA implementation, while Uganda’s own Ebola and security advisories continue to shape travel risk perceptions.