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January 20, 2026

Africa’s 6th Richest and CAF President, Patrice Motsepe the Secret Weapon ANC Needs to Stop MK Party in 2028

As the richest man in South Africa and the sixth wealthiest individual on the African continent, Motsepe represents a unique intersection of staggering corporate success and deep-rooted political lineage.

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January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

“I Never Sold Out”: Elias Mudzuri Breaks Silence on ZANU PF Links and 2028 Election Plot

The veteran opposition leader and former Deputy President of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), Elias Mudzuri, has come out guns blazing to defend his political integrity.

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January 18, 2026

Stop the Name-Dropping: Youth League Moves to Strip Paul Tungwarara of His ‘Presidential Advisor’ Shield

The internal stability of ZANU PF has come under fresh scrutiny following a scathing public critique from the party’s Deputy National Youth Commissar, Taurai Kandishaya. In a direct challenge to the party’s hierarchy, Kandishaya has called for the immediate re-education and potential demotion of Paul Tungwarara, the Presidential Investment Advisor to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing him of “Selous Scout” tactics and causing “confusion and disruption” within the revolutionary movement.

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January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Museveni Surges Ahead: Early Results Show Strong Lead for Uganda’s Longtime Leader

By Tendai Keith Guvamombe

The political landscape in Uganda is buzzing as early results from the Thursday, January 15, 2026, presidential election reveal a commanding lead for incumbent President Yoweri Museveni. According to the Electoral Commission’s update on Friday morning, Museveni is currently leading with 76.25% of the vote, based on tallies from approximately 45% of polling stations across the country.

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January 14, 2026

BRICS Plus Power Play: China, Russia, and Iran Launch “Will for Peace” Drills Off Cape Town

In a bold display of shifting global alliances, the naval forces of China, Russia, and Iran have converged in South African waters for a week-long series of high-stakes military maneuvers. The exercise, titled “Will for Peace 2026,” officially kicked off on Friday, January 9, near Cape Town’s Simon’s Town Naval Base. This marks the first…

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January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Monroe Doctrine Under Revival: Why Trump is Demanding a Total Break of Venezuela from China and Iran

In a bold reassertion of 19th-century geopolitical strategy, US President Donald Trump has officially revived the Monroe Doctrine, declaring the Western Hemisphere an exclusive sphere of American influence.

This strategic pivot, recently formalized in the latest US National Security Strategy, signals a sharp escalation in tensions as Washington moves to dismantle the growing presence of China, Russia, and Iran in the region.

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January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Uganda Decides: Inside the Campaign Tactics Shaping 2026

As Uganda approaches the 15 January 2026 elections, the campaign trail has revealed as much about how political actors seek power as why they seek it.

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January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Sekuru Banda Hails President Mnangagwa’s Drive to Support Soccer Legends

The initiation of Footballers4ED in Murehwa has drawn widespread praise from various sectors of society, most notably from the respected Dr. Kamwelo Banda (Sekuru Banda).

Speaking at the initiation meeting held at Hon. Taurai Kandishaya’s farm, Dr. Banda expressed profound admiration for the Second Republic’s inclusive approach to national development and its commitment to honoring those who flew the Zimbabwean flag high.

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January 9, 2026

40 YEARS OR A NEW ERA? Why the World is Watching Uganda’s Election Countdown

As the calendar turns toward January 15, 2026, Uganda finds itself at a critical crossroads. The road to this year’s general election has been paved with intense political maneuvering, high-stakes nominations, and a climate of mounting tension that has captured the attention of the entire East African region.

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December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

Kandishaya, Winky D: The Photo Zimbabwe Didn’t See Coming

In a surprising turn of digital diplomacy, Taurai Kandishaya, the ZANU-PF Youth League National Political Commissar, has sent social media into a frenzy following a Facebook post featuring the “Gaffa,” Winky D.

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