Oil & Infrastructure: Uganda’s East African Crude Oil Pipeline is nearing completion, with about 80–84% progress by mid-2026 and targets of commissioning in July and first exports by October—an electrically heated 1,443km line from Lake Albert to Tanzania’s Tanga port. Courts & Politics: The High Court dismissed Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale’s bid to stop their treason case, clearing the way for trial to begin July 13. Public Health: A U.S. humanitarian worker in DR Congo has tested positive for Ebola as the outbreak keeps accelerating, with contact-tracing underway. Road Safety & Community: Centenary Bank pledged UGX 100m to support Nkozi Hospital’s accident and trauma centre and promote road safety through the Labuka Road Safety Program. Education & Careers: Access International School hosted a Next Step Career Guidance Summit to help students navigate international curricula and smoother transitions into higher education. Culture & School Milestones: St Mary’s SS Kitende marked 25 years with a silver jubilee celebration featuring faith, academics, and sports. Sports & Talent: The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation opened applications across sub-Saharan Africa, backing engineering-led ideas with training and prize money. Diplomacy: Uganda renewed engagement with Brazil by appointing Ambassador Robie Kakonge as non-resident envoy to Lula’s administration. Lifestyle & Travel: A new wave of luxury lodges and experiences is expanding Rwanda’s tourism beyond gorilla trekking, encouraging longer stays. Regional Migration Watch: South Africa says it has processed over 53,000 foreign nationals for deportation or repatriation amid its migration crackdown.