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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 16, 2026January 16, 2026

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

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

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January 15, 2026

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

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).

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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 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Kandishaya Bombards Opposition Over Misuse of Political Parties Fund

ZANU PF Deputy Youth Commissar, Taurai Kandishaya, has launched a scathing attack on opposition parties, accusing them of failing to account for millions of dollars received through the Political Parties (Finance) Act.

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January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

From Harare to Chinhoyi: Inside the “Politics Dzemubhazi” Youth Engagement Tour

The roadshow, which arrived in the Mashonaland West capital this week, turned public transport into a classroom for political ideology, aiming to bridge the gap between the ruling party and first-time voters.

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January 14, 2026

The Zim Speed Effect: Journalist Plot Mhako Calls for Mudiwa Jani to be Named Tourism Ambassador

Renowned arts journalist and cultural critic Plot Mhako has set social media ablaze with a compelling argument for a new era of Zimbabwean diplomacy.

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January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Trust is the new currency of the digital economy

Recently, the conversation around cybersecurity has changed. It’s no longer confined to the CTO or CIO’s office – it has become a leading item in the executive boardroom. The reason for this pivot is that executives now see cybersecurity for what it truly is: a visible, prominent business risk with real-life financial and reputational consequences.

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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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