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Middle East Boiling Point: Khamenei Hidden in Bunker as Iran Prepares Saturation Strike on US Fleet-Abraham Lincoln

Escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran have entered a perilous new phase as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group enters Middle Eastern waters. While President Donald Trump describes the deployment as a “big flotilla” intended for deterrence, military experts are warning that the US armada faces a terrifying asymmetric threat: Iranian drone swarms designed to overwhelm modern naval defenses.

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You Don’t Fix Voter Turnout with Dates, You Fix It with Political Campaigns

An announcement by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) expressing readiness to roll out the next municipal ballot between November 2 this year and January 31 next year was met with projections by analysts on what period would be optimal to increase voter turnout. The argument advanced by analysts in Business Day that a November political campaign period would boost voter turnout is intuitively appealing. Avoid the December shutdown, escape January fatigue, and voters will show up. It suggests there can be a neat administrative fix to a deeply political problem.

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The “Donroe” Doctrine: Why Greenland Is the New Frontier for the Monroe Doctrine

By Tendai Keith Guvamombe

The revival of the Monroe Doctrine under the 47th presidency of Donald Trump represents a seismic shift in American foreign policy, moving from global liberal internationalism toward a “hemispheric-first” strategy.

At the center of this 2026 geopolitical realignment is the renewed and aggressive pursuit of Greenland. By reframing the 1823 doctrine—which originally warned European powers to stay out of the Western Hemisphere—President Trump has asserted a modern “Trump Corollary.”

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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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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.