Ebola Surge and Border Controls: DRC’s Ebola outbreak has crossed 1,000 confirmed cases (1,003) with 254 deaths, making it the second-largest on record, while Uganda reports 20 confirmed cases linked to travel and local spread—amid warnings that conflict, weak access, and delayed detection are slowing containment. Regional Peace and Health: A new analysis links eastern DRC’s peace tracks to Ebola control, arguing that mistrust and closed borders are blocking response efforts. Kenya Tightens Entry Rules: Kenya says travellers from DRC and Uganda must complete electronic health surveillance forms and face airport temperature screening to reduce importation risk. Uganda Local Elections Roadmap: Uganda’s Electoral Commission has unveiled a nationwide timetable for LC I, LC II and Women Councils elections, starting with registration and verification from July 6–10 after government releases funding. Legal-Political Tensions: Martha Karua’s deportation/entry denial at Entebbe continues to draw condemnation from regional legal bodies, while Uganda’s immigration notice cites “persona non grata.” Local Governance and Economy: Uganda’s URSB deregistered 37,702 companies for non-compliance with statutory filings, and Uganda Development Bank reopened prequalification for UGX 150bn local contractor financing.