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

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

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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Uganda Decides: Inside the Campaign Tactics Shaping 2026

January 13, 2026January 13, 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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Sekuru Banda Hails President Mnangagwa’s Drive to Support Soccer Legends

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

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

January 9, 2026

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

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

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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Uganda’s Fractured Road to 2026: Military Interventions Fuel Fears of Unfair Elections

December 27, 2025

As Uganda moves closer to the January 15, 2026, presidential elections, the political atmosphere has reached a boiling point. Recent reports and viral footage from the campaign trail indicate that the Ugandan military and police have intensified their efforts to restrict Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, from accessing his supporters.

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AU Cites 1964 Charter in Formal Rejection of Somaliland Independence

December 26, 2025

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has unequivocally rejected any recognition of Somaliland as an independent entity, reaffirming the African Union’s steadfast commitment to the unity and sovereignty of Somalia

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Deported “security threat” Chinese National pushes interests through proxies in Zimbabwe

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025

The Chinese National Li Song is allegedly also working with some government officials, court officials, National Prosecuting Authority, police amongst others in bid to keep holding her business interests in the country which are facing imminent collapse after her deportation.

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Shattering the Shield: How Israel Just Cracked Russia’s “Invincible” S-400 in Syria

December 22, 2025

By Tendai Keith Guvamombe

In a historic escalation that has rewritten the rules of Middle Eastern engagement, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) has conducted its first direct kinetic strikes against Russian-operated air defense assets within Syria.

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A Presidency in Limbo: How Douglas Mwonzora Lost the Battle for MDC

December 19, 2025

The legal foundation of Douglas Mwonzora’s leadership within the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) faced a catastrophic collapse in early 2025 as the High Court delivered a landmark ruling nullifying the party’s 2022 elective congress.