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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

Trump Warns World Over Continued Iran Trade

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply escalated pressure on Iran by warning that any country continuing to trade with Tehran will face a new 25 percent tariff on all goods exported to the United States. The announcement, delivered through a social media
January 13, 2026

Iran Unrest Escalates Amid Claims of Potential U.S. Attack

Violent clashes linked to widespread protests in Iran have resulted in an estimated 500 deaths, according to a U.S.‑based human rights organisation, as tensions rise between Tehran and Washington over the handling of dissent and threats of foreign military involvement. The Iranian
January 12, 2026

Iran Labels Unrest ‘Terrorist Conflict,’ Denies Protests

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially rejected characterizations of recent public demonstrations as ordinary protests, instead describing the unrest as a “terrorist conflict” instigated by violent groups targeting government institutions, police stations, and commercial centres. The statement, delivered on behalf of
January 12, 2026

Museveni Praises Trump Deportations, Urges Local Investment

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has publicly praised United States President Donald Trump for his recent mass deportation programme, which has seen thousands of undocumented immigrants, including Ugandans, returned to their home countries. Speaking at a campaign rally in Arua City on January
January 12, 2026

Tanzania President Appoints Strategic Advisors for Governance

Tanzania’s President, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has made significant strategic changes to her advisory team, appointing former Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango and former Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa as her senior advisors. The appointments, announced on January 10, 2026, reflect the president’s
January 12, 2026

U.S. Signals China To Stay Out Americas

The United States’ recent military operation in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, is increasingly being viewed as more than a move against a single leader. According to officials familiar with the thinking in Washington, the action was
January 12, 2026

Iran Warns Of Retaliation If Attacked

Iran’s parliamentary leadership has issued a sharp warning to the United States and Israel, saying Tehran would respond by striking their military bases if either country launches an attack against Iran. The remarks, delivered by the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, come at
January 12, 2026

Sudan Government Returns to Khartoum After Conflict

Sudan’s government has formally resumed its operations in Khartoum, ending nearly three years of working from the coastal city of Port Sudan, a move widely seen as a significant step toward restoring state authority after prolonged conflict. Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced
January 12, 2026

Netanyahu Signals Shift From United States Military Aid

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel aims to gradually reduce and ultimately end its dependence on United States military assistance over the next decade, signaling a potential long-term shift in the country’s defence and foreign policy posture. In an interview
January 10, 2026