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Detained Ugandan Politician Wins Election Landslide

January 16, 2026
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

United States Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing Worldwide

January 16, 2026
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

Uganda 2026 Election: Museveni Leads Early Vote Count

January 16, 2026
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

Germany Sends Troops To Greenland Arctic Mission

January 16, 2026
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,

Russia Expands Visa-Free Access Across Southern Africa

January 16, 2026
Russia is moving to widen visa-free travel for citizens of several southern African countries, a step that reflects its growing interest in deeper engagement with the region through tourism, diplomacy, and people-to-people exchange. Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini are expected to be

EU Removes African States From High-Risk Financial List

January 16, 2026
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’

TunduLissu Treason Trial Set for Fresh Hearings

January 16, 2026
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
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