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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 […]

 Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has been confined to his home, according to a statement by the office of his South African counterpart, Jacob Zuma. Zuma said Mugabe indicated that he was confined to his home [Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters] South African officials said Zuma spoke to Mugabe by phone on Wednesday, amid a military takeoverof government buildings in […]

An armed conflict between Riyadh and Tehran would have a major impact on oil markets and the global economy. RT asked experts what a war between the two Middle East superpowers would mean for crude prices. If a conflict happens, oil prices could increase 500 percent. FILE PHOTO Members of Saudi security forces © Ahmed Jadallah […]

10:41 – The situation in Harare’s CBD is calm with people going about their business. ZDF says “As soon as we have accomplished our mission we expect that the situation will return to normalcy.” Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, General Constantino Guvheya Nyikadzino Chiwenga 10:45 – ZDF started with a statement Monday 13 November 2017 in which […]