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Israeli President Isaac Herzog has selected opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the country's next government, dealing a major setback to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The decision follows the 27 October parliamentary elections, in which neither political camp secured the 61 seats required for a parliamentary majority. The numbers behind the political deadlock: Netanyahu's Likud-led bloc: 53 seats. Eisenkot's opposition alliance: 48 seats. Arab-led parties: 19 seats. Although Netanyahu's bloc won more seats, 67 lawmakers recommended Eisenkot to the president, compared with 46 who backed Netanyahu. Seven lawmakers did not endorse either candidate. So What happens next? Eisenkot has 28 days to assemble a coalition, with a possible 14-day extension. He needs 61 seats to secure a parliamentary majority. His biggest challenge is reconciling the opposition parties' differences, particularly over whether to work with Arab-led parties, whose support could prove decisive. If he fails, Netanyahu could get another opportunity to form a government. Failure by both could eventually trigger fresh elections. The bigger picture: Netanyahu has not yet lost power. But for the first time in this election cycle, his main political rival has been given the formal opportunity to replace him. Additional sources: Reuters. The Globe | Uganda’s Window to the World.

President Donald Trump announced that Stephen Miller, a key architect of his immigration agenda and one of his closest advisers, will take over as White House chief of staff starting Monday. The move follows Republicans’ significant defeats in the midterm elections, with Wiles stepping down amid criticism from Trump allies Miller’s promotion signals Trump’s intention to double down on his existing policy direction, particularly on immigration, and prepares for a more confrontational stance toward the incoming Democratic-controlled Congress. The Globe | Uganda's Window to the World.

MTN Uganda reported a 21.2% increase in profit after tax to Shs571.2 billion for the nine months ending September 2026, as growth in mobile money and data services strengthened its business. Key figures: Revenue: Shs2.879 trillion, up 8.5%. Subscribers: 26.4 million, up 12.5%. Data revenue: Shs860.6 billion, up 12.8%. Fintech revenue: Shs902.8 billion, up 11.6%. Mobile money transactions: 4 billion, worth Shs166.6 trillion. Market share: 63.4%. MTN declared an interim dividend of Shs4 per share, bringing dividends declared over the nine months to Shs21.25 per share. The Globe | Uganda as it happens.

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is expanding his energy ambitions into southern Africa with a $2.5 billion investment in Namibia. The project involves fuel storage facilities and a regional pipeline network designed to serve Namibia and neighbouring markets. The expansion comes as Dangote builds a wider African energy infrastructure network, including investments linked to Kenya’s planned Lamu refinery. For African economies heavily dependent on imported fuel, the emerging question is who will control the continent’s future energy supply chains. The Globe | From Uganda, For the World.

Uganda’s economy is growing, but inflation and currency pressures are mounting. Here are five indicators shaping the Bank of Uganda’s next Central Bank Rate decision on 9 November: ●Inflation: Headline inflation rose to 5.8% in October, from 4.8% in September. ●Shilling: Weakened to Shs 4,280 against the dollar, from Shs 3,920 at September-end. ●Interest rates: The Central Bank Rate was raised to 12% in October. ●Treasury bills: The 364-day yield climbed to 14.5%. ●Economic growth: GDP grew by 6.8% in the quarter to June. So on Monday, the question is whether the Bank of Uganda will raise rates further, hold them steady or signal a change in direction. Sources: BOU. The Globe | Uganda as it happens.

Tesla will begin winding down production of its futuristic Cybertruck at its Texas factory around mid 2027, CEO Elon Musk has announced. The move will free up factory capacity for increased production of the company's Cybercab, a driverless electric taxi central to Musk's ambitions to transform Tesla into an artificial intelligence and robotics company. The decision follows disappointing Cybertruck sales. Tesla sold 20,237 units in the US in 2025, down 48% from 38,965 in 2024. Musk had previously projected annual sales of up to 250,000 vehicles. The Cybertruck, unveiled in 2019 and launched in 2023, attracted enormous attention for its futuristic stainless-steel design but struggled with weak demand, recalls and manufacturing problems. It remains unclear whether production will end completely or move to another facility. The Globe | The World as it happens

The High Court in Patongo has dismissed former Aruu County MP Samuel Odonga Otto’s petition challenging Christopher Komakech’s election, upholding Komakech as the duly elected MP. Komakech won the January 2026 election with 10,455 votes against Otto’s 10,429, a margin of just 26 votes. Otto challenged the result, citing an allegedly rejected recount request, 407 invalidated ballots and ballot boxes found with broken seals. Justice Fatuma Nanziri Bwanika ruled that Otto had failed to provide sufficient evidence that the alleged irregularities substantially affected the outcome. The court acknowledged lapses in the safe custody of ballot boxes but found no proof that these changed the election result. Komakech was awarded costs. The Globe | Uganda as it happens.

Works and Transport Minister Fred Byamukama has ordered the arrest of 11 people, including the airport’s chief engineer, chief maintenance engineer, head of ICT and security personnel, over alleged vandalism of critical installations at Entebbe International Airport. The affected infrastructure reportedly includes the main power supply centre, runway approach lighting and cargo terminal lighting. The damage is initially estimated at UGX 3.7 billion, with the wider restoration cost projected at UGX 23 billion. Government has reportedly secured UGX 6 billion for repairs, expected to take two months. The arrests followed an airport inspection by the minister alongside Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) officials. The Globe | Uganda as it happens.

Simon Peter Opolot-Okwalinga, Kanyum County MP and chairperson of the Teso Parliamentary Group, warns that the fallout from former army deputy commander Peter Elwelu’s arrest could cost NRM MPs political support and weaken the party’s standing in Teso. Speaking at a press briefing at Parliament on Wednesday 4th, November 2026, Okwalinga, who identified himself as a member of the Patriotic League of Uganda, said that failure to resolve the dispute amicably could also threaten peace, stability and national unity. The Globe | Uganda as it happens.

President Yoweri Museveni has warned traditional and cultural leaders against meddling in politics, saying their role should be to preserve cultural heritage rather than interfere in the affairs of elected leaders. Addressing cultural leaders from across Uganda at the Cultural Leaders Conference held at State House, Entebbe, Museveni likened their position to that of parents with grown-up children, saying voters should be left to manage their own affairs. “As a cultural leader, you’re a parent to grown-up children, the voters. Let them run their affairs,” he said. He illustrated his point by saying he does not interfere in the affairs of his son, Muhoozi, or his daughters’ homes, despite being their father. Museveni also urged cultural leaders to preserve indigenous languages, traditions and knowledge while promoting national unity, patriotism and Pan-Africanism. The Globe| Uganda as it happens

JD Vance has blamed four factors for the Republicans’ defeat in the US Midterm Elections: The Iran war, inflation and the cost of living, voters’ demand for an “America First” agenda, and the US relationship with Israel. In his first comments since the results, the Vice President questioned whether the Iran war was worth the political cost, saying Republicans had lost the Senate for the next six years. The Globe | The World as it happens

The Bank of Uganda has announced it will suspend two major payment systems, RTGS and ACH, from 5:00pm on Thursday, November 5, until 9:00am on Monday, November 9, to allow for a planned system upgrade. The shutdown will affect transfers between different banks, high-value payments, bulk salary payments, direct debits and cheque clearing processed through the systems. However, mobile money, ATM services, over-the-counter transactions and transfers between accounts within the same bank are expected to continue operating. BoU says the upgrade will strengthen the reliability of Uganda’s payment infrastructure and support faster, more seamless cross-border transactions within the East African Community. Customers and businesses with urgent payments have been advised to make arrangements before the shutdown. The Globe | Uganda as it happens

Ugandan diplomat Winnie Byanyima has been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), effective January 2027. She will leave her position as Executive Director of UNAIDS on December 31, 2026, after more than seven years leading the UN agency responsible for coordinating the global fight against HIV/AIDS. IIED is an international research and policy organisation focused on climate change, environmental protection, inequality and sustainable development. Byanyima previously headed Oxfam International and held senior positions at the United Nations Development Programme. The Globe | Uganda, as it happens.

Uganda's Cabinet has directed the Energy Minister Hon. Monica Musenero to fast-track plans to merge the country's three main electricity companies: Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL), Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) and Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) into a single entity. The directive revives the government's electricity sector rationalisation plan, aimed at bringing power generation, transmission and distribution under one organisation. The Globe | Uganda, as it happens.

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate. The former Wayne County health director campaigned on universal healthcare, taxing billionaires and reducing corporate influence in American politics. His victory follows a divisive campaign marked by attacks over his Muslim faith, foreign policy positions and progressive agenda. The result also strengthens the Democrats’ position in the Senate, giving the party a renewed platform to challenge President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Construction of the New Karuma Bridge has commenced, with Japanese contractor ZENITAKA Corporation leading the project. According to Emmanuel Ainebyoona, the Ministry of Works Spokesperson, the contractor began mobilisation and setting-out works following the official commencement date of October 1, 2026. Oriental Consultants Global is serving as the project consultant, while the contract period is 36 months. The new bridge is expected to strengthen transport infrastructure at Karuma and provide a safer, more resilient crossing.

US President Donald Trump has claimed he would have won “in a landslide” if his name had been on the ballot, in his first public comments following the closure of polls in the 2026 US midterm elections. The remark comes as attention turns to the electoral implications of the midterm results for Trump's presidency and the Republican Party. However, in a CBS News interview, Trump also argued that some Republican candidates lost because voters did not support them or because they lacked his endorsement.

President Donald Trump says he is prepared to block Democratic legislation and use expanded executive powers if Democrats take control of Congress following the US midterm elections. In an interview with CBS News, Trump embraced the nickname ‘Mr. Veto’, signalling a potential confrontation with an opposition-controlled Congress over his legislative agenda. He also cited a recent Supreme Court ruling that he believes strengthens presidential control over federal agencies. The comments raise the prospect of a fierce power struggle in Washington over the next two years.

NRM Vice Chairman for Eastern Uganda, Calvin Echodu, says regional leaders are consulting security authorities following the arrest of retired Lt Gen Peter Elwelu over alleged security-related activities and reports of a possible insurgency in Teso. In a statement on X, Echodu said political and opinion leaders had expressed concern over the developments and that the leadership had informed President Museveni of growing public anxiety. He called for calm and urged authorities to conduct a speedy and transparent inquiry, warning the public against inflammatory statements that could heighten tensions in the region.

Hackers used fake job interviews to steal $6.3B in cryptocurrency from Binance: The attackers allegedly posed as recruiters and company executives, tricking a software engineer into downloading a malicious coding assignment that helped them infiltrate Binance’s internal systems and access cryptocurrency wallets, according to Reuters. The incident highlights a growing cybersecurity threat, with criminals exploiting recruitment processes and employee trust to penetrate major financial institutions.