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Detained Ugandan Politician Wins Election Landslide

A rare and striking political development has unfolded in Uganda after opposition figure Mufumbiro secured a decisive victory in a parliamentary race while still in detention. According to reports carried by several Ugandan media outlets, the final tally shows that Mufumbiro defeated
January 16, 2026
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United States Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing Worldwide

The United States has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, a move that marks a significant tightening of the country’s immigration controls. The decision, which takes effect from January 21, was confirmed by the United
January 16, 2026
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Uganda 2026 Election: Museveni Leads Early Vote Count

Uganda has begun releasing preliminary results from its 2026 general election, showing President Yoweri Museveni in the lead as counting continues across the country. The early figures, provided by the Electoral Commission of Uganda, reflect a small fraction of the total votes
January 16, 2026
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Germany Sends Troops To Greenland Arctic Mission

Germany has begun deploying military personnel to Greenland this week, a move that highlights the growing strategic importance of the Arctic as global competition intensifies. The deployment places Berlin more firmly within NATO’s evolving Arctic posture, at a time when melting ice,
January 16, 2026
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EU Removes African States From High-Risk Financial List

The European Union has officially removed Nigeria, South Africa, and four other African countries from its financial “high-risk” jurisdiction list, a move widely seen as a major boost for the continent’s economic credibility and global financial integration. The decision follows the countries’
January 16, 2026
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TunduLissu Treason Trial Set for Fresh Hearings

The long-running treason case involving Tanzanian opposition figure Tundu Lissu is set to return to court early next year, with the High Court of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Registry, scheduling hearings from February 9, 2026, to March 6, 2026. The new dates
January 16, 2026
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Tanzania Bets On Economic Diplomacy To Drive Growth

Tanzania is turning heads with its push to make economic diplomacy the engine of national growth. In recent speeches and international forums, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has made it clear that the country’s foreign policy is no longer just about politics and
January 15, 2026
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Tanzania Defends Home-Funded Democratic Election Process

Tanzania has pushed back against criticism surrounding its 2025 general election, arguing that the poll marked an important step forward in the country’s democratic journey, particularly because it was financed entirely through domestic resources and managed by national institutions. Speaking to diplomats
January 15, 2026
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