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Today’s top stories – Veteran Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is critically ill in custody, his party says, as calls grow for access to his doctors and family; prison officials deny his condition is serious – The German foreign minister visits Kenya, with Berlin and Nairobi agreeing to deepen political dialogue and cooperation on regional security, climate action, and economic ties – The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting convenes in Davos, bringing global leaders together amid rising

#WATCH | German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have said they are personally open to joining Donald Trump’s newly launched “Peace Board,” but stressed that constitutional limits prevent their countries from formally participating. Speaking at a joint press conference in Rome, both leaders cited legal concerns with the board’s current structure while expressing willingness to explore alternative cooperation formats with the United States. | Hindustan Times

After Kamuzu Banda was voted out in 1994, the Malawi Congress Party would only return to power decades later under Lazarus Chakwera, an incompetent, corrupt, and mediocre president who also happens to be a pastor. Take a listen to this clip. After watching it, remember that there are Malawians who support this man. It tells you a lot about African politics and how some Africans will die defending useless leaders. That is why Africa remains poor and is treated like a basket case. | Hopewell Chin'