Riek Machar's testimony while in Juba's Special Court on October 26, 2026, denied commanding the White Army militia or bearing responsibility for its actions during the March 2025 Nasir attack. The trial charges Machar and seven co-accused with treason, murder, terrorism, and crimes against humanity over an alleged SPLA-IO and White Army assault that killed 257 SSPDF soldiers, destroyed $58 million in equipment, and involved a UN helicopter attack. Machar described the White Army as an independent Nuer community-based armed youth group organized along clan lines with no formal SPLA-IO command structure, logistical support, or registration, framing the case as politically motivated amid South Sudan's fragile 2018 peace deal and upcoming electio

Dr. Reik Machar is court facing cases over White Army attack on Nasir.

Uganda shilling is ranked as the world's second worst-performing currency after Iraq's dinar.

Mr. ECONOMICS THAT WORKS ! This intends to praise Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury in Uganda's Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, as "Mr. ECONOMICS THAT WORKS." It includes a quote from Ggoobi advising car owners facing high costs to stop dropping off random people and drive straight home, promoting personal fuel conservation. The message frames Ggoobi's practical economic guidance as effective policy communication during periods of financial pressure in Uganda.

HIGH COURT SEEKS ANSWERS ON SAM MUGUMYA'S WHEREABOUTS WITHIN TWO WEEKS. The High Court Judge Simon Kinobe ordered security agencies, via the Attorney General, to investigate and report on opposition activist Sam Mugumya's whereabouts within two weeks following a habeas corpus application. Mugumya, a former aide to Kizza Besigye and PFF mobiliser, was reportedly abducted by armed men in Mbarara on August 26, 2025; authorities previously denied holding him despite an earlier court writ, while videos have circulated showing a man resembling him in poor condition. The directive follows repeated delays in the case and public pressure, including statements from CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba claiming custody, as lawyers and supporters addressed media outside court emphasizing the need for accountability. Sam Mugumya is a Ugandan political activist, poet, and former close aide to opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye. Born around 1979 in Rukungiri District, he studied Social Sciences/Political Science at Makerere University (graduating around 2006). He began activism in the early 2000s with the Reform Agenda (a precursor to the Forum for Democratic Change/FDC), served as Secretary-General of the FDC Youth League, and later became Besigye’s personal assistant and bodyguard. He was active in groups like Activists for Change and the 2011 Walk to Work protests and faced multiple arrests over the years. In October 2014, while attempting to flee Uganda, he was arrested in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He spent roughly eight years in Ndolo Military Prison (without a full formal trial on allegations of plotting rebellion against the Ugandan government) before his release on October 21, 2022. During detention he wrote the poetry collection We Refuse to Be Victims: Poems from Prison. After release he remained involved in opposition politics, including with the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), and later signaled interest in contesting the Rukungiri Municipality parliamentary seat.

As of October 26, 2026, Sam Mugumya remains missing, with his whereabouts and condition publicly unknown.

Donald Trump assisting a Nicki Minaj upstairs onto a stage at a crowded event, his hand extension, escort to the podium, and pat on the back as exemplary gentlemanly behavior. In the footage, Trump stands atop red-carpeted stairs, gestures and reaches toward Minaj as she ascends while holding the rails in a tight patterned dress, then touches her upper back once she reaches the platform amid an audience.

The IGG’s October 26, 2026, directive is an administrative order (not a court judgment or finding of guilt).

UGANDA'S ANTI-GRAFT BODY DIRECTS INTERDICTION OF TOP URSB OFFICIALS AMID ONGOING PROBE. Uganda's Inspector General of Government (IGG) has overruled Justice Minister Norbert Mao's handling of URSB officials, directing the interdiction of Registrar General Mercy Kainobwisho and the immediate reinstatement of Commissioner Gilbert Agaba. The dispute stems from August 2026 corruption allegations at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau, including embezzlement and mismanagement; Agaba's whistleblowing prompted presidential and IGG scrutiny, leading to forced leave for Kainobwisho and three other senior executives (Anganya, Kwesiga, Kule). IGG Aisha Naluzze Batala deemed Agaba's leave irregular victimization and escalated Kainobwisho's status to full interdiction pending investigations, aiming to protect the probe's integrity while ensuring URSB operations continue.

The estate administrators — including the widow, Betty Tumusiime Mutebile — formally dispute his biological status, stating in their October 2026 defence that Duncan’s biological father is Disan Tumusiime.

DUNCAN MUTEBILE SUES STEPMOTHER OVER ALLEGED HIDDEN ASSETS; ADMINISTRATORS CHALLENGE HIS BIOLOGICAL STATUS. This highlights a High Court family dispute over the estate of late Bank of Uganda Governor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, who died in 2022, exposing his private assets through court filings. Duncan Tumusiime Mutebile is challenging administrators, widow Betty Tumusiime-Mutebile and David Kyomukama Mutebile, for allegedly concealing properties like Kololo commercial sites, Bukoto flats, Lake Bunyonyi island land, forestry plots, company shares, and multiple bank accounts. Estate administrators dispute Duncan's biological parentage, claiming his father is Disan Tumusiime, while questioning a power of attorney he signed due to alleged bipolar disorder, despite his side presenting a recent psychiatric clearance.

"WALK DOWNTOWN WITHOUT GUNS OR ESCORTS", NRM VETERAN OFWONO OPONDO CHALLENGES MUHOOZI. Hon. Ofwono Opondo has directly challenged Muhoozi Kainerugaba to walk unprotected through downtown Kampala, arguing that true power cannot rely solely on guns and heavy security escorts. It amplifies calls for civil political discourse over militarized rule in Uganda's long-standing tensions around governance and succession. Ofwono Opondo aka O.O. urged Ugandans to test claims of popular support without force, reflecting broader opposition critiques of power sustained through fear rather than consent.

Prof. Kamuntu’s remarks at his October 24, 2026, thanksgiving ceremony in Sheema (attended by HE: Museveni) have limited but symbolically notable political impact, centered on local reconciliation, political culture, and loyalty amid succession debates.

KAMUNTU URGES MUSEVENI TO DEPLOY HIS ELECTION OPPONENTS, CALLS THEM HIGHLY SKILLED. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu, Uganda's Minister of Internal Affairs and Sheema South MP, urged President Museveni to appoint his recent election opponents—Eng. Katwiremu and Prof. Elijah Mushemeza—citing their high skills and qualifications. The request came during Kamuntu's thanksgiving service in Sheema following his 2026 parliamentary victory, where he spoke positively about rivals in a political environment often marked by intense personal animosity. At age 80 and a long-serving NRM veteran with prior roles in justice, water, and tourism, Kamuntu's comments highlight a merit-based approach to governance amid Uganda's generational leadership debates.

Prof. Ephraim @KamuntuProf , Uganda’s Minister of Internal Affairs and Sheema South MP, publicly praised his defeated electoral opponents as highly skilled and asked President Museveni to appoint them to government positions during his thanksgiving service.

Betty Bigombe’s peace talks with Joseph Kony and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) occurred in two main phases and remain among the most significant diplomatic efforts in the long northern Uganda conflict.

Nicki Minaj appearanced at a @TeamTrump rally in Port Huron, Michigan, where she told the president she would support him "forever and ever" and again if he runs, while urging support for Republican candidates. The October 25, 2026 event was part of the final push before the 2026 midterms, with Minaj praising Trump's resilience and impact on the country's energy and future for children. Trump introduced @NICKIMINAJ as the "Queen of Rap," later complimented her appearance by noting her "hard to miss" figure, and called her a smart, special person who "gets it."

Nicki Minaj interviewing with White House Communications Director @StevenCheung aboard @alphacharlie310 , where she praises Trump's economic insight, international negotiating style, and work ethic before Cheung jokingly calls her the new Press Secretary. @NICKIMINAJ joined President @TeamTrump for a campaign rally in Michigan on October 25, 2026, supporting Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections and demonstrating her continued alignment with the administration after prior endorsements. The lighthearted exchange has generated excitement among conservative users for creative media strategies, with some suggesting Trump rotate press briefings using high-profile supporters to challenge traditional press dynamics.

VETERAN PEACE ACTIVIST BETTY OYELLA BiGOMBE'S JOURNEY FROM MINISTER FOR NORTHERN UGANDA TO WORLD BANK & DIPLOMACY. Minister for Northern Uganda. Bigombe Oyella Betty is a veteran Ugandan politician and peace activist known for leading early direct negotiations with Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army in the 1990s to address the conflict in northern Uganda. She has served in various high-level positions, including as State Minister for Water Resources, Member of Parliament, World Bank Senior Director for Fragility, Conflict, and Violence, and most recently as Uganda's ambassador to Brunei.