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Burundi President Moves To Contain Qatar Diplomatic Fallout

Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye has stepped in personally to defuse a diplomatic situation after controversial remarks made by his foreign minister about Qatar briefly threatened to strain relations between the two countries. The incident, which unfolded on social media over the weekend,
January 6, 2026

Maduro Denies Charges After Dramatic U.S. Court Appearance

Venezuela’s embattled leader Nicolás Maduro has pleaded not guilty to sweeping narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges during a tense court appearance in the United States, insisting before a federal judge that he was forcibly taken from his country and remains a legitimate
January 6, 2026

Venezuela Oil Wealth Reshapes Global Energy Politics

For decades, Venezuela’s extraordinary oil wealth has been widely discussed but rarely fully understood outside energy circles. The South American nation holds the largest proven oil reserves in the world, estimated at nearly 300 billion barrels, surpassing even Saudi Arabia. These reserves
January 5, 2026

Museveni Urges Africa Toward Unified Military Strategy

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has called on African nations to strengthen collective military and strategic cooperation, warning that the continent’s long-term security depends on unity rather than fragmented national approaches. Speaking to a gathering of young people in Uganda, the veteran leader
January 5, 2026

Late Night Tension Grips Burkina Faso Capital

In the early hours of the morning, around 1:00 a.m. local time, residents of Burkina Faso’s capital were jolted awake by reports of unusual military movements and rising tension near key state institutions. According to multiple accounts circulating locally, groups of civilians
January 5, 2026

U.S. Claims Maduro Capture After Venezuela Operation

The international community was left stunned on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the United States had carried out a major operation in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and their removal from the
January 3, 2026

Tanzania Moves to Speed Kidunda Dam Work as Water Needs Grow

 The Government of Tanzania has taken decisive steps to ensure that the long‑anticipated Kidunda Dam project keeps moving without interruption, after Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba directed authorities to release funds to contractors without delay to prevent slowdowns in construction. The move was
January 3, 2026

Bolsonaro Returns to Prison After Hospital Discharge

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been returned to prison custody shortly after being discharged from a hospital in the capital, Brasília, following surgery, in a development that highlights the continuing legal and political repercussions of his conviction. Bolsonaro left DF Star
January 3, 2026

Gabon Shifts Economic Leadership Amid Mounting Fiscal Strain

Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema has reshuffled his economic leadership, dismissing Finance Minister Henri-Claude Oyima and appointing a new official at a time when the country is under increasing financial strain from rising debt and pressure on public finances. According to a
January 3, 2026
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