January 2026 – Page 3 – Africa Hotspot

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

africaho7 months ago03 mins

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.

DRC Gov’t Pledges Security for International Truck Drivers

africaho7 months ago03 mins

The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has committed to providing adequate security for international truck drivers to prevent attacks while transporting goods through the country.

AFCON 2028: Southern Africa Giants Join Forces for Historic Joint Bid

africaho7 months ago03 mins

The race to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has taken a dramatic turn as Southern African neighbors South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia officially signaled their intent to launch a powerful joint bid.

This ambitious move aims to bring the continent’s most prestigious football tournament back to the COSAFA region for the first time in over a decade.South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, confirmed the news from Rabat, Morocco, where he has been engaging with CAF officials

One Africa, One Voice: Pan-African Parliament Bureau Led By HE. Charumbira Charts Path for 2026 in Midrand

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By Tendai Keith Guvamombe

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) headquarters in Midrand, South Africa, became a hub of continental diplomacy this week as the Bureau convened for its inaugural meeting of 2026.

Under the leadership of H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, the two-day high-level session is aimed at streamlining the administration and management of the continent’s legislative body.

Mbada Diamonds Ex-Boss at Centre of Forgery-Driven Bid to Seize Former Son-in-Law’s Property

africaho7 months ago09 mins

HARARE – Former Mbada Diamonds executive Robert Mhlanga (pictured) is at the centre of a growing legal storm after documents filed in the High Court in an attempt to seize his former son-in-law’s property were disavowed by the law firm that handled the original transaction and contradicted by official Companies Registry records.

The documents purport to remove Kingsley Khumalo as a director of Avara Investments (Private) Limited, the company that owns the property, and to replace him with Terence Tembo and Godfrey Mumba.

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

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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.

Africa’s 2026 Food Revolution: How the Kampala Strategy Aims to End the $100 Billion Import Crisis

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By Tendai Keith Guvamombe

At the heart of this revolution is the Kampala CAADP Strategy and Action Plan (2026–2035), a comprehensive ten-year roadmap designed to fix Africa’s broken food systems. At the heart of this revolution is the Kampala CAADP Strategy and Action Plan (2026–2035), a comprehensive ten-year roadmap designed to fix Africa’s broken food systems.

With a clear vision to end hunger and slash a staggering $100 billion annual food import bill, African leaders are now prioritizing agrifood transformation as the engine of economic growth

Understanding the Quran: A Universal Message of Reason and Faith

africaho7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

The Quran, the central religious text of Islam, is often misunderstood by the general public. Rather than being a closed book for a specific group, it presents itself as an authoritative address to all of humanity.

Minister Rwodzi Appoints Veteran Town Planner Prescila Charumbira to Mosi-oa-Tunya Development Board

africaho7 months ago03 mins

The Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Honorable Barbara Rwodzi, has officially announced the appointment of Mrs. Prescila Charumbira to the Board of the Mosi-oa-Tunya Development Company (MOTDC).

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

africaho7 months ago04 mins

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…