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Published on Jan 12, 2026

Full list of 47 elections set to hold from January to December in 2026, actual dates released

More than 40 countries, representing a combined population of 1.6 billion people, were reported to be heading to the polls in 2026 These elections, spanning presidential, parliamentary, and general contests, were said to shape governance for nearly one- …

Source: Legit News - Pending
Published on Jan 12, 2026

Congolese doctors sue State in licence renewal row

Congolese doctors represented by lawyer Danstan Omari sue health cabinet secretary Aden Duale in health license row at Milimani courts, Nairobi on January 12, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI A group of 22 Congolese doctors has filed a lawsuit against the government …

Source: Star - Neutral
Published on Jan 12, 2026

AU Officials Call for Stronger Solidarity as Africa Confronts Rising Security, Political Challenges

Addis Ababa, January 12, 2026 (ENA)—African Union (AU) officials have underlined that unity and close collaboration among Member States are indispensable to confronting the continent’s mounting security, political and economic challenges. The 51st Ordinary …

Source: Ethiopian News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 12, 2026

DR Congo: Surge in Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

Conflict-related sexual violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has escalated, while support to survivors has significantly dropped. The Rwanda-backed M23 and other armed groups and military forces are using sexual violence as a weapon of war, …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Center-left
Published on Jan 12, 2026

Veteran Ugandan leader eyes new term in election amid succession talk

KAMPALA, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is widely expected to extend his four-decade rule in an election on Thursday after a campaign marred by violence and clouded by questions about who might eventually succeed him. A former rebel …

Source: KELO-FM - South Dakota - Pending
Published on Jan 9, 2026

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to visit the White House: Trump

President Donald Trump has confirmed he will welcome Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado to the White House next week after U.S. forces captured the South American country’s authoritarian leader and brought him to New York to face trial on …

Source: Washington Examiner - Pending
Published on Jan 10, 2026

Prime Minister receives phone call from Angolan Minister of External Relations

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Saturday from Minister of External Relations of the Republic of Angola HE Tete Antonio. During the call, they discussed …

Source: The Peninsula - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 12, 2026

Lumumba Vea has done more for DR Congo’s image than many official ambassadors – Koffi Olomide

🚨 Koffi Olomide 🇨🇩: The DRC spent more than $50 million trying to gain global recognition through big names like Barcelona, Monaco, and AC Milan. But one humble man, Lumumba Vea with no car, no house, no entourage brought worldwide attention to the …

Source: Zambian Observer - Indeterminate
Published on 08:07 GMT

Global oil market dynamics after U.S. intervention in Venezuela

Washington’s move from sanctions to force reshapes Venezuela’s oil outlook and long-term global market dynamics. Jan. 5: Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are seen handcuffed in custody of U.S. law enforcement after landing at a Manhattan helipad …

Source: Geopolitical Intelligence Services - Neutral
Published on Jan 12, 2026

Congolese Rebels Seek Clarity from Angola Over Latest Peace Initiative

1 Goma — The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC)/M23 rebel movement has asked Angola to clarify reports of a possible new peace dialogue initiative expected to be hosted in Luanda, warning that multiple mediation tracks could weaken ongoing efforts to end the …

Source: KT Press Rwanda - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 12, 2026

The Four Horsemen choose their president – and it’s Donald Trump – weekly briefing

In the past week, Donald Trump has bombed Venezuela, kidnapped its president and brought him to prison in New York, seized millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil, intercepted a Russian-flagged oil tanker between Iceland and Scotland, told Cuba it will get …

Source: Counterfire - Left-wing
Published on 07:51 GMT

Buhumuza : over 67,000 refugees at Busuma camp face a water and sanitation crisis

SOS Médias Burundi Ruyigi, January 12, 2026 – Overwhelmed by extreme overcrowding, the Busuma refugee camp, located in the district of Ruyigi, Buhumuza province, in eastern Burundi, is facing an acute crisis in drinking water, hygiene, and sanitation. With …

Source: Sos Médias Burundi - Neutral
Published on Jan 11, 2026

War in eastern DRC : Burundi redeploys troops to Kalemie as Congolese exodus intensifies

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, January 9, 2026 – A new redeployment of Burundian soldiers to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was observed between December 29, 2025, and January 4, 2026, according to several concurring security sources. This operation …

Source: Sos Médias Burundi - Neutral
Published on 07:07 GMT

Fueling Ecocide: 7,000 protected areas are threatened by oil and gas projects worldwide

Salt marshes of Salicornia plants, a petrochemical plant and a natural gas refinery in the Ashtum El Gamil protected area on Lake Manzala in Port Said, Egypt. Illustration by Simon Toupet/Mediapart with photo by Mohammed Awad, Daraj/Ozone These are …

Source: InfoAmazonia - Left-wing
Published on Jan 11, 2026

AFCON 2025: Chelle reacts to CAF’s gesture after Akor Adams’ emotional tribute to DR Congo's Lumumba

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has heaped praise on Akor Adams following his tribute to DR Congo's Patrice Lumumba Adams paid tribute to Lumumba after scoring as Nigeria defeated Algeria 2–0 to secure a place in the AFCON 2025 semifinals Nigeria will …

Source: Legit News - Pending
Published on Jan 11, 2026

FC Barcelona President Praises Saudi Arabia’s Sports Infrastructure

The Africa Cup of Nations has reached the semi-final stage and a tournament devoid of shocks now offers up two mouthwatering ties with hosts Morocco looking to see off the challenges of their fellow continental heavyweights. Mohamed Salah's Egypt, …

Source: Asharq Al-Awsat - Pro-Government
Published on 05:59 GMT

Beyond rituals: Inside China’s Africa- First Diplomacy

The tradition of choosing Africa first in China’s diplomatic work in which the foreign minister visits the region at the start of every year, in the past 36 years is neither a hollow ritual nor a safari. Facts have proven over the years that the consistent …

Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 11, 2026

The ordeal of journalists in the Republic of Congo: ‘Press freedom is conditional. Some topics are tolerated, others ...

Congolese journalist Rosie Pioth, 43, had no intention of leaving her country. However, at the end of July, after receiving death threats, she was forced to pack her bags. Pioth is a correspondent for France 24 and director of the news website Fact-Check …

Source: El País - Center-left
Published on 04:00 GMT

The African Energy Transition Provides Opportunity (By NJ Ayuk)

A heavy reliance on fossil fuel exports means that many African nations will need to walk a fine line between economic stability and the transition to clean energy JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 13, 2026/ — By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African …

Source: I News Cayman - Pending

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 17:51 GMT

Global One Media Meets With Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at CanCham Singapore

Global One Media sponsored a CanCham Singapore meet-and-greet with former PM Justin Trudeau, supporting Canadian companies international visibility across Asia. SINGAPORE, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global One Media, a full-service, …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 17:22 GMT

Foreign Minister Fidan speaks with Greek, Uzbek counterparts

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday held individual phone conversations with his Greek and Uzbek counterparts, Turkish diplomatic sources said. During the call with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis, the two officials …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

CCHF Chooses Sides on Senate ACA Subsidy Debate

Letter Sent to John Thune, U.S. Senator Majority Leader, urging HSAs over renewed ACA subsidies ST PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) sent a letter on Jan. 13, 2026, to U.S …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 12:39 GMT

NRH Search President & CEO Ron Stockman Celebrates 28-Year Milestone in Executive Recruiting

NRH Search is proud to announce that President and CEO Ron Stockman is celebrating his 28th anniversary with the firm NAPERVILLE, IL, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NRH Search is proud to announce that President and CEO …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 22:28 GMT

John Fay For Congress Announces Public Launch Backed by Over 401 Committed Volunteers

LARGO, FL, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- John Fay For Congress, also known as A Better Way Campaign, formally announced its public launch today, marking the culmination of years of planning, preparation, and experience …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 21:21 GMT

“For the Love of Utah”: Utah Senate Minority Debuts 2026 Priorities

Every legislative session begins with a question of purpose: who we serve, what we value, and what kind of future we are building together. As the 2026 General Session begins, Utah Senate Democrats announce their priorities under the theme For the Love of …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 19:45 GMT

SilverTech Promotes Jeff McPherson to President, Advancing the Agency’s Next Phase of Transformation

BEDFORD, NH, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SilverTech, a strategic digital experience firm focused on enterprise growth and transformation, today announced the promotion of Jeff McPherson to President, marking a pivotal …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 17:26 GMT

Council of Autism Service Providers Names Rachael Coburn First-Ever Vice President of Accreditation

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) has tapped Rachael Coburn as its first-ever vice president of accreditation. Coburn brings 25 years’ experience supporting children with …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 22:28 GMT

John Fay For Congress Announces Public Launch Backed by Over 401 Committed Volunteers

LARGO, FL, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- John Fay For Congress, also known as A Better Way Campaign, formally announced its public launch today, marking the culmination of years of planning, preparation, and experience …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 20:47 GMT

Tony Deering Calls for Stronger Classroom Doors After Berkeley County School Lockdown

A near-miss incident highlights how outdated classroom doors can leave teachers and students vulnerable during emergencies. BERKELEY COUNTY, SC, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following a school lockdown earlier this month, school …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 17:25 GMT

Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) Welcomes Voter-Elected Water Commissioners

CARLE PLACE, NY, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Re-elected and newly elected water commissioners from 21 local water districts who are members of the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) were sworn into …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 15:40 GMT

Digitech Services Inc. Joins BiC-1 Joint Venture’s OASIS+ Total Small Business Team to Deliver Advanced AI Capabilities

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digitech Services Inc., a Tier 2 BiC-1 Joint Venture (BiC-1 JV) partner, announced it has joined the BiC-1 OASIS+ Total Small Business team on an exclusive basis, bringing its …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Grassroots Campaign Launched 'Take The Pledge' Against Authoritarian Movement

National “Take The Pledge” Day Thursday, January 29 LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renew Democracy 250 (RD250), an independent, self-funded, unaffiliated grassroots organization, today announced the launch of “TAKE …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

CCHF Chooses Sides on Senate ACA Subsidy Debate

Letter Sent to John Thune, U.S. Senator Majority Leader, urging HSAs over renewed ACA subsidies ST PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) sent a letter on Jan. 13, 2026, to U.S …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 12:36 GMT

MENA Banking Excellence Awards Join Dubai Future Finance Week 2026 Programme

Awards will be co-located with the Dubai FinTech Summit, flagship event of Dubai Future Finance Week, expanding global visibility for MENA banking excellence DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The MENA …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

70-Year-Old Historian Releases First Video Game After 36 Years in Educational Software Development

History Run brings American history to life through fast-paced gameplay As player attempt to restore artifacts to the virtual National Museum NEW ROCHELLE, NY, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marc Schulman has been creating …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 09:34 GMT

Cyber Future Foundation Announces Cyber Future Dialogue 2026 in Davos

CFF convenes invitation-only global dialogue for leaders to advance cyber resilience, responsible AI, and securing economic progress during Davos week. DAVOS, GRAUBüNDEN, SWITZERLAND, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cyber Future …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 06:45 GMT

Grok Image Scandal Exposes AI Accountability Gap as VeritasChain Releases CAP v1.0 Standard

After the Grok non-consensual image controversy, VeritasChain releases CAP v1.0, the first open standard to cryptographically prove AI content refusals. TOKYO, JAPAN, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent global scrutiny surrounding xAI’s Grok …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 16:17 GMT

Open letter from the NATO PA bureau in support of Ukraine

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly Bureau issued an open letter to Assembly Members urging to accelerate the delivery of air-defence and air-to-air missile systems to Ukraine. This appeal follows a direct request from Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chairman of the …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 19:47 GMT

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Commends Bipartisan Senate Talks on ACA Subsidies

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) commends the bipartisan group of U.S. Senators currently engaged in negotiations to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 19:40 GMT

Virginia Leads with New Intelligent Speed Assistance Law; DriveSafe Online Says Driver Training Key to Prevent Speeding

Courts may now require speed-limiting technology for extreme speeding cases, but safety experts say real change starts with trained drivers. WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major move to combat deadly …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 19:34 GMT

Noble Gold Investments’ 2026 Silver Forecast: Why Silver is Soaring and Why Now is the Time to Invest

ENCINO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Silver prices spiked dramatically in 2025, more than doubling to record highs (above $80/ounce). As prices continue to surge in early 2026, financial experts suggest it is a …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 18:56 GMT

HumanTouch LLC Names Joe Castle Vice President of Technology Solutions

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HumanTouch today announced the hiring of Joe Castle as Vice President of Technology Solutions. In this role, Castle will lead HumanTouch’s technology strategy and solution …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 17:59 GMT

New Cognitive Fitness iPhone App Launches to Strengthen Critical Thinking and Reduce Political Partisanship

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new iPhone app, Cognitive Fitness, has officially launched with an ambitious goal: to help people across the political and ideological spectrum improve their critical thinking …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 16:41 GMT

Whisper Forensic Analysis Details Large-Scale, Coordinated Shutdown of Iranian Internet Infrastructure

New analysis details "Filter-First, Route-Second" policy leading to widespread internet disconnection for 90 million people. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Whisper, a predictive cybersecurity company, …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Commio to Exhibit at ITEXPO Florida 2026

Telecom provider to showcase RCS messaging capabilities and Branded Calling ID™ February 10-12 at the Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Commio, a leading …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Loa Carbon Appoints Ambassador Robert S. Gelbard as Chair of Political Advisory Board

Veteran statesman and senior diplomat brings four decades of global policy leadership to support Loa Carbon’s expansion into international clean energy markets NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Loa Carbon today …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

New Book, ‘The Community Solution,’ Offers Answer to Higher Education’s Mounting Challenges

Michael Horowitz’s "The Community Solution" shows how radical cooperation can help colleges overcome enrollment, financial, and leadership challenges. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the new book …

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