Ebola Update (DRC): WHO says the fastest-growing eastern Congo Ebola outbreak likely started in February, months before the May declaration, with confirmed cases now around 4,200 and deaths over 1,900—conflict, misinformation, and delayed diagnosis are slowing containment. AI & Computing: Meta released an “open-weights” version of its top AI model, Muse Glimmer, while keeping the original Muse Spark closed, reigniting the debate on who should control powerful AI. Uganda Digital Economy: URA’s EFRIS rollout now gives small businesses (under Shs10m turnover in targeted sectors) a break from mandatory e-invoices/e-receipts, easing the shift into real-time digital tax reporting. Telecom Growth: MTN Uganda reported a sharp profit rise in H1 2026, driven by mobile data and mobile money uptake. Climate Resilience (Uganda): Uganda launched a three-year programme to strengthen climate resilience in livestock, land tenure, and climate/index-based insurance systems. Road Safety (Learners): Government agencies moved to tighten school transport safety after a Kapchorwa crash killed 20 learners. Space for Education: UNITY Foundation brought global space leaders together at a UN summit session on “Space Without Borders,” including Uganda’s participation. Trade Finance Gap: PAC Research highlights digital payments, blockchain-enabled trade systems, and regulatory harmonisation as key to closing Africa’s $100bn trade finance gap. Corruption Case (Parliament): Seven former Parliament officials were committed to High Court over alleged embezzlement of Shs 26.8bn.