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Zimbabweans are waking on Thursday up to uncertainty after hearing that the country was likely to have a transitional government in the wake of a military takeover. South African state media reported that “it has reliably learnt that Zimbabwe is likely to have a transitional government”. This came after soldiers on Wednesday took control of the headquarters of […]

Britain’s four-time Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah has become the first athlete of Somali origin to be knighted. Sir Mo Farah was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom on Tuesday morning at Buckingham palace for his services to athletics. Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah knighted by the queen. (Photo: Nairobi News) “Congratulations Sir […]

An Islamic State-linked group has allegedly vowed to launch a Christmas terrorist attack on the Vatican. Apropaganda poster depicted a jihadist driving a car at high speed towards St. Peter’s Basilica.   St Peter’s Square with St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City © Global Look Press The menacing poster was released by the pro-Islamic State (IS, […]

EU leaders are set to meet in Gothenburg this week to launch an offensive on the economic inequalities fuelling populism. Friday’s summit in the port city of Gothenburg aims to restore faith in the post-war vision of a united Europe by promoting fair jobs, growth and a social safety net after years of crisis-driven economic […]

Dismissed former Zimbabwean Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Photo: ANA  HARARE – Dismissed former Zimbabwean Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived in Harare on Wednesday to take control of the country’s government. Source: Mnangagwa back in Zim to take control of government – ENCA Mnangagwa, known as “The Crocodile”, was sacked last week amid a row over leadership in the ruling […]

My family was banished to Zambia when I was still in primary school for resisting the oppressive rule of the white minority regime in 1955. This action hardened my resolve for justice and black empowerment. Emmerson Mnangagwa. (File: AFP) I joined the United National Independent Party (UNIP) led by Dr. Kenneth Kaunda at a tender […]

Johannesburg – The Zimbabwean army’s attempt to forcefully remove President Robert Mugabe from office is not only unconstitutional but it is also not enough to ensure political freedom, an activist said on Wednesday. Armed soldiers stand on the road leading to President Robert Mugabe’s office in Harare. (AP) “While this is a good move for […]

Protesters light flares and carry Polish flags during a rally, organised by far-right, nationalist groups, to mark 99th anniversary of Polish independence in Warsaw, Poland November 11, 2017 © Adam Stepien / Reuters The EU Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on Poland to uphold common European values, warning that if Polish authorities refuse to […]

A Senate committee questions the process for launching a nuclear attack – for the first time in over 40 years.   For the first time in over 40 years, the US Congress has started examining the president’s authority to launch a nuclear attack. Wherever the president goes, a black case isn’t far behind: inside are […]

In an unusual case, the Dubai Police helped rehabilitate a 14-year-old girl from her addiction to PlayStation games, which made her behave in a violent manner. Dubai Police is trying to rehabilitate the 14-year-old girl from her gaming addiction The girl is reported to have tried to physically hurt her father. The Dubai Police received […]