Makana 360 Daily Report – 18 January 2026
📌 Uganda – Museveni Extends Rule to Nearly 40 Years
President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of Uganda’s election with 72% of the vote, extending his rule to almost four decades. Opposition candidate Bobi Wine rejected the results, alleging fraud, claims denied by authorities and not supported by African Union observers. The election was marked by violence, reported deaths, internet shutdowns, and sporadic unrest in Kampala.
📌 United States – Troops on Standby for Possible Minnesota Deployment
About 1,500 active-duty U.S. soldiers have been placed on standby in Alaska for a possible deployment to Minnesota amid growing protests following the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration agent. No final decision has been made, as tensions rise between local officials and the Trump administration.
📌 Austria – Avalanches Kill Off-Piste Skiers in the Alps
Five off-piste skiers died in two separate avalanche incidents in the Austrian Alps after heavy snowfall. Authorities warned that conditions remain extremely dangerous, with similar fatal incidents reported across the region in recent days.
📌 Top Sports & Media Highlights
• Premier League — 14M mentions & engagement (Top story: Manchester United beats Manchester City).
• NFC Championship — 3M mentions & engagement (Top story: Seattle Seahawks’ dominant win over San Francisco 49ers).
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