Ebola Crisis: WHO says the DRC’s Ebola outbreak is moving faster than any previous one and is on track to become the deadliest ever, with Uganda already reporting cases and UN officials warning the virus is “winning” as response capacity struggles. Opposition Pressure: Winnie Byanyima renewed calls for jailed Kizza Besigye’s release for medical treatment abroad, warning that challenging President Museveni brings the “full force of the state.” Parliament Watch: MPs grilled UEDCL over a US$50m loan for power distribution, demanding a clear spending and absorption plan after concerns about weak improvements since taking over from Umeme. Health & Labour: Eight medical interns and health workers were remanded after protesting unpaid allowances, with court hearing set as they challenge the “No Pay, No Reporting” situation. Regional Trade: Uganda joined Kenya in challenging Rwanda’s alcohol suspension, arguing UNBS-certified products meet harmonised EAC standards and Rwanda failed to provide scientific justification. Security & Military: UPDF announced retirement of 19 senior general officers at State House Entebbe, while Muhoozi appointed Maj Gen Felix Busizoori as deputy commander. Governance & Data: Finance minister Henry Musasizi flagged off construction of a new Statistics House block in Entebbe to host the East African Statistics Bureau. Clean Cooking Push: UECCC urged faster adoption of cleaner cooking fuels to cut health harm and deforestation. Arts & Culture: Renowned playwright Alex Mukulu died at 72, remembered for politically charged works like “30 Years of Bananas.”