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1,500 Inmates Escape Mozambique Prison Amid Election Crisis

1,500 Inmates Escape Mozambique Prison Amid Election Crisis

MAPUTO – More than 1,500 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Tuesday, leaving 33 dead, as violent protests over disputed October elections spread across the southern African nation. Police have recaptured only 150 prisoners so far. Mozambique’s Police
December 26, 2024

Albino killers in Malawi charged with genocide

Killers of persons with albnism in Malawi are from now being charged with genocide in addition to the murder charge. This is a new approach taken by the government to eliminate the barbaric act which is leaving most of the victims in
July 3, 2019

Bathabile Dlamini resigns as ANC Member of Parliament

Bathabile Dlamini, the leader of the ANC Women’s League, has resigned as a member of parliament. The announcement was made early on Tuesday, barely a day after Jeff Radebe and Siyabonga Cwele officially tendered their resignations. ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe and Chief Whip
June 11, 2019

Zimbabwe Struggles to Contain Cholera Outbreak

The capital Harare has been inundated by the outbreak, with more than 3,000 cases reported. NGOs have accused the government of spending state cash on luxury items instead of providing basic healthcare. The latest cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe has claimed the lives
September 17, 2018
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Report : President Mnangagwa warns ‘rebels’ in his Zanu-PF party

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly “threatened unspecified action” against “rebel” Zanu-PF party officials, who registered as independent candidates for the upcoming polls after losing in primary elections. The privately-owned NewsDay said that a “fired up” Mnangagwa told party supporters at rally
June 18, 2018

Don’t be like Grace, Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa warns wife

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned his wife and his vice president’s wife to steer clear of politics to avoid being like Grace Mugabe, the shopaholic, insult-spouting wife of former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe. A similar demand by opposition leader Nelson Chamisa to
May 29, 2018
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