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10 most significant dates in Zimbabwe since independence
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10 most significant dates in Zimbabwe since independence

Here are ten key dates in Zimbabwe’s history since its independence in 1980…Read More

5 things to know about Zimbabwe
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5 things to know about Zimbabwe

Five things to know about Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in southern Africa rich in gold and minerals, ahead of Wednesday’s

DRC: trial of former Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo begins
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DRC: trial of former Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo begins

Augustin Matata Ponyo, a presidential candidate in the upcoming elections on December 20, is contesting the legal proceedings, which he

South Africa beefs up security ahead of BRICS summit
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South Africa beefs up security ahead of BRICS summit

South African Police minister Bheki Cele says the security forces of the country “are ready”, and they have been ready

Yemen: Reviving the Old City of Sanaa bombed during the war
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Yemen: Reviving the Old City of Sanaa bombed during the war

Inhabited without interruption for more than 2,500 years, the Yemeni Old City of Sanaa’s is a World Heritage site. Its

Young Zimbabwean voters dream of ‘change’
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Young Zimbabwean voters dream of ‘change’

Just days before a national election to pick a president and lawmakers, one word is on the lips of most

Egyptian opposition figure Ahmed Douma freed after presidential pardon
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Egyptian opposition figure Ahmed Douma freed after presidential pardon

Authorities released on August 19 prominent activist Ahmed Douma from a prison complex outside Cairo where he was serving a

Spain wins first Women’s World Cup with 1-0 victory over England
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Spain wins first Women’s World Cup with 1-0 victory over England

Spain has won its first Women’s World Cup championship with a 1-0 victory over England. The win for Spain in

Messi leads Inter Miami to claim first trophy
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Messi leads Inter Miami to claim first trophy

Lionel Messi scored early in regulation and converted the first shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami beat Nashville SC

In rural Zimbabwe, a group of grandmothers counter election intimidation using WhatsApp
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In rural Zimbabwe, a group of grandmothers counter election intimidation using WhatsApp

To counter the intimidation and dearth of information, rural townspeople are increasingly turning to social media and instant messaging apps