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Africa This Week: A military drone targeting insurgents in Nigeria’s Kaduna state killed and injured civilians; U.S. announced new visa restrictions for Ugandan and Zimbabwean officials accused of undermining democracy and repressing marginalized groups; Mauritania’s former president sentenced to five years in prison; Mali and Niger announced revocation of two tax treaties with France; Trial of experimental HIV vaccine in Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa stopped after preliminary data suggested it would not be effective, and others
This is another Alafarika’s weekly news brief, where we look at some of the top news stories making headlines across…
Africa This Week: Zimbabwe struggles to contain cholera outbreak; Comoros’ Supreme Court approved plans by incumbent President to run for another term; Opposition parties in DR Congo’s presidential election ask court to force electoral commission to publish final voter roll; Cameroon receives Mosquirix malaria vaccine; Nigeria and Germany sign two agreements on renewable energy and gas exports, and others
This is another Alafarika’s weekly news brief, where we look at some of the top news stories making headlines across…
Africa This Week: Gabon pays first installment of debt-for-nature fund; Malawi secures $178 million from the IMF; UK Supreme Court ruled against sending asylum seekers to Rwanda; Zimbabwe declared state of emergency in its capital after cholera outbreak; South Africa’s ruling party supports parliamentary motion to close Israel embassy in Pretoria, and other
Gabon’s new rulers on Friday paid $1.1 million to a conservation fund as part of a $500 million debt swap…
Senegal’s interior minister dissolved the opposition party of Sonko; A New Prime Minister in Tunisia; A State of Emergency in Ethiopia’s Amhara region; ECOWAS military leaders agreed on a potential intervention in Niger, and others
This is another Alafarika’s weekly news brief, where we look at some of the top news stories making headlines across…
Zimbabwe’s 2023 General Elections: The Front-Runners and Current Issues
Zimbabwe’s strongman and incumbent president, Emerson Mnangagwa, is perceived by many, especially members of his opposition, to want to remain…
Zimbabwe’s economy predicted to grow by 7.8% this year
Zimbabwe’s economy is predicted to grow this year by 7.8%, which is slightly more than had been earlier forecast. Reviewing…
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Arrested Zimbabwean journalist released, share tales
Jeffrey Moyo, 37, a New York Times (NYT) freelance reporter from Zimbabwe, was granted bail on Tuesday. He was arrested…
Zimbabwean novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga awarded PEN Pinter Prize 2021
Tsitsi Dangarembga, a prominent Zimbabwean novelist, has been named the winner of this year's Pen Pinter Prize. She will give…
Zimbabwe President Warns of Crackdown on Financial Industry
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has promised to take unspecified steps against financial services firms that he accuses of profiteering. …
Zimbabwe plans to buy 1million COVID vaccines each month
According to Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwe aims to purchase one million Covid-19 vaccines per month in the second quarter.…
Zimbabwe’s VP resigns amidst sex scandal
After being entangled in a sex scandal involving married women, Zimbabwe's Vice-President Kembo Mohadi resigned. The 71-year-old declared his resignation…
Zimbabwe to vaccinate citizens against COVID-19 for free after China’s pledge
On Thursday, Zimbabwe said it would vaccinate all of its citizens for free against Covid-19 after China promised to donate…