AI Biosecurity: A new Science study shows trained AI can design novel viruses, raising fresh alarm about how to keep legitimate research moving while reducing the risk of AI-enabled bioweapons. Ebola Response: WHO and Africa CDC updates keep pressure on the DRC’s Ebola fight, with officials warning it’s still too early to declare the outbreak fully under control as cases and deaths remain high. Uganda Health Tech: Chil Group launched a digital “E-Ward Round” platform to link rural inpatient facilities with urban specialists for real-time care, aiming to cut long-distance referrals. Digital Infrastructure: WIOCC secured $300m to expand Africa’s open-access fibre and data-centre backbone, targeting growing demand for cloud and AI services. Local Investment & Fraud: Uganda’s State House Investors’ Protection Unit reports recovering about Shs557b from fraudulent deals, with land and financial fraud still the biggest capital-freezing issues. Mining & Industry: Uganda pitched its critical-minerals push to investors abroad, while UMA says manufacturing contributes 16.5% to the economy and is key for jobs and value chains. E-hailing Shake-up: Uber’s exit from Uganda and Nigeria continues to ripple—competition, costs, and trust issues are blamed—while Uber simultaneously expands autonomous ride-hailing in London. Child Safety Online: UNICEF estimates about 20m children face technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse yearly, highlighting underreporting and the need for stronger protections.