Uganda: Opposition Leader Arrested after Swearing Himself
Ugandan opposition leader, Kizza Besigye was arrested on Thursday after he swore himself to office as a president. Besigye, who is the leader of the […]
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Zimbabwe: Foreign Firms Have a Week Deadline to Cede Majority Stakes to Locals
Foreign businesses in Zimbabwe have until April 1 to comply with the country new equity laws that compel them to cede at least 51 percent […]
US Extends Sanctions against Zimbabwe
President Barack Obama announced yesterday he was extending US sanctions on Robert Mugabe’s regime for another year, saying the current regime represents “an unusual and […]
Zimbabwe: UNDP to Disburse $60 mln for Food Aid
The United Nations Development Program on Wednesday said it has raised $60 million for food aid in Zimbabwe, a country hit by severe drought, with […]
Zimbabwe’s Chief Prosecutor Granted Bail
Zimbabwe’s chief prosecutor has been granted $1000 bail and ordered to surrender his passport after being charged with abuse of office and obstructing justice. Johannes […]
Zimbabwe to pay December salaries next-year
Civil servants in Zimbabwe who were supposed to be paid on the 28th of December will now get their salaries next year, the government announced […]
Zimbabwe: China to cancel $40 mln debt – Official
Zimbabwe Finance Minister on Monday said China will cancel about $40 million of Zimbabwe’s debt due to the improvement of bilateral relations between the two […]
Zimbabwe: Ruling party endorses Mugabe for 2018 polls
Zimbabwe’s ruling party ZANU PF on Saturday endorsed the veteran leader, 90-year-old Robert Mugabe, as the party leader and candidate for 2018 presidential polls. Over […]
Zimbabwe: Mugabe’s wife not interested in his seat
After she fuelled speculation about her possible succession to her husband Robert Mugabe as President of Zimbabwe, First Lady Grace Mugabe said on Thursday that […]
Tanzania’s new President sworn in
Tanzania’s new President John Magufuli was sworn into office Thursday, despite continuing disputes over the October 25 election. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several […]