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Ugandans Vote Amid Internet Blackout and Widespread Delays in High-Stakes Election

Kampala, Uganda — January 15, 2026 Ugandans went to the polls on Thursday in a tense presidential and parliamentary election marked by an unprecedented internet shutdown, logistical delays, and heavy security, as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term in office. The vote comes after an election campaign marred by violence and the repeated […]

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U.S. Delivers Military Supplies to Nigeria Amid Deepening Security Pressures

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U.S. forces have delivered critical military supplies to Nigerian security partners in Abuja, a move aimed at supporting Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to confront worsening insecurity across the country. The delivery comes at a time when millions of Nigerians continue to live under the shadow of violence linked to insurgency, banditry, and communal conflict, particularly in

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Reimagined Colonialism: Power, War, and Domination in the 21st Century

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The contemporary international order is frequently described as post-colonial, rules-based, and increasingly multipolar. Yet the persistent spread of conflict, coercion, and external intervention across regions suggests a less reassuring reality. From Eastern Europe and the Middle East to Africa and Latin America, war and political disruption have become routine instruments through which global power is

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U.S. Urges Citizens to Leave Venezuela Amid Post-Maduro Uncertainty

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The United States government has issued an urgent warning for its citizens in Venezuela to leave immediately, citing reports of armed groups targeting Americans and a rapidly deteriorating security situation. The alert comes one week after U.S. forces captured former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a high-profile operation. The U.S. Embassy for Venezuela,

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Coercion, Sovereignty, and the Limits of Power: Venezuela’s Oil and the Fragility of Modern Hegemony

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Few days ago, the United States announced it would control and market Venezuelan oil “indefinitely,” selling an initial 30–50 million barrels on global markets and managing the proceeds in U.S.‑controlled accounts. U.S. officials framed this move as essential for stabilizing Venezuela’s economy and rebuilding its oil sector. But the coercive mechanics and political rhetoric accompanying

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Toronto Police Arrest Suspect in December Shooting of 20-Year-Old Shivank Avasthi

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Toronto Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the December 23, 2025, shooting death of 20-year-old Shivank Avasthi. The announcement was made by Detective Sergeant Stacey McCabe of the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit during a media briefing. According to police, officers responded at approximately 3:34 p.m. to reports of an “Unknown Trouble” near

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UN: US Still Bound by Charter Despite Withdrawal Move

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed regret over the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from several entities linked to the world body, reaffirming that Washington remains bound by its financial obligations under the UN Charter.In a statement issued on Thursday, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the Secretary-General was disappointed by the

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Nigeria’s Gas Giant Axxela Passes to BlueCore After Massive Value Creation

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Lagos — Helios Investment Partners and Japanese trading firm Sojitz have completed the sale of their equity stake in Axxela to BlueCore Investment Group, marking the latest chapter in the evolution of one of Nigeria’s most prominent indigenous gas infrastructure companies. This was disclosed by Wale Tinubu, the Group Chief Executive of OANDO The transaction

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AA Rano, Petrosoft Roll Out Nigeria’s First Smart Unmanned Fuel Stations

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Lagos — AA Rano Nigeria, a leading downstream petroleum marketing company, has unveiled what it describes as the country’s first fully automated and unmanned fuel stations, marking a significant step in the digital transformation of Nigeria’s fuel retail sector. The initiative is being implemented through a strategic partnership with Nigerian technology firm Petrosoft Limited, a

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U.S. Rewrites Multilateral Engagement as Trump Exits 66 Global Groups

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Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the United States will withdraw from 66 international organizations, describing them as ineffective, wasteful, or misaligned with U.S. national interests. The administration said a broader review of U.S. participation in additional international bodies is still underway.According to a statement from the White House, the withdrawals

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