The article compiles critical updates from across Africa.In Uganda, the judiciary has clashed with the Law Society over colonial courtroom traditions, rejecting calls to replace formal titles like 'My Lord' with simpler alternatives.Meanwhile, rebels in Mali ambushed a Russian-backed military convoy, escalating tensions in the region.A former South African general received a six-month U.S.prison sentence for acting as an unregistered foreign agent.

The UN urged an immediate ceasefire in DR Congo amid escalating violence between government forces and the M23 rebel group, warning of mass displacement risks.Nigeria suspended third-party visa services after allegations of misconduct by its operator.Africa CDC reported that Ebola cases in DR Congo and Uganda are outpacing containment efforts, despite expanded testing and treatment initiatives.These developments highlight ongoing challenges in legal reform, regional conflicts, and public health crises across the continent.