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We asked 1,000 Zimbabweans what they think of China's influence on their country − only 37% viewed it favorably

China has big ambitions in Africa. Between 2000 and 2020, the economic superpower loaned African governments US$159 billion to build railroads, highways, stadiums and bridges.

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Zimbabwe opposition figures detained in crackdown after disputed election

Siziba is just one of a number of opposition politicians and activists who have been arrested and charged with various offences since President Emmerson Mnangagwa

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Zimbabwean names are still haunted by the ghosts of colonialism

In African cultures, the names given to children play an important role because they are often laden with meanings.

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Elephants on the march across African borders as fatalities are on the rise

More carcasses found as animals roam long distances and clash with local people in search for water

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Zimbabwe's reelected president says there's democracy. But beating and torture allegations emerge

Lawyers for an opposition party councilor in Zimbabwe say he and a relative were abducted, beaten and whipped by unknown men amid a post-election crackdown on criticism of recently reelected President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his ruling ZANU-PF party

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Robots made from dead spiders and ‘smart toilets’ among winners of this year’s Ig Nobel awards

Winning teams received a $10-trillion bill from Zimbabwe and a trophy

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Ocean rower avoids jail after crew member lost overboard in the Atlantic

Michael Johnson, from Zimbabwe, was washed overboard in the middle of the Atlantic in 2016.

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Ocean rower given suspended sentence after crew member loss

Michael Johnson, from Zimbabwe, was washed overboard in the middle of the Atlantic in 2016.

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe’s president accused of nepotism after appointing son and nephew

Emmerson Mnangagwa also criticised for inflating size of cabinet and reappointing underperforming ministers

The Guardian - UK

Zimbabwe elections 2023: a textbook case of how the ruling party has clung to power for 43 years

Few were surprised as, near midnight on 26 August, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission announced incumbent president Emmerson Mnangagwa’s reelection in yet another of Zimbabwe’s tendentious contests. His inauguration on 4 September sanctified his return to power.

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Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as president for second term

Re-elected leader pleads for unity and promises to revive ailing economy following last month’s disputed polls.

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Mnangagwa vows to improve lives of Zimbabweans as he is sworn in for second term

Opposition politicians claim that voters faced widespread intimidation in election won by Zimbabwe’s president

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Zimbabwean president at his inauguration says the disputed election reveals a ‘mature democracy’

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa says last month's elections are a sign of the country’s “mature democracy.”

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Heath Streak, former Zimbabwe cricket captain, dies aged 49

Zimbabwe’s all-time leading wicket-taker dies after a battle with cancer.

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Zimbabwe cricket great Heath Streak dies aged 49

A strongly-built fast bowler, able to extract movement from unhelpful pitches, Heath Streak took 236 wickets at an average of 28.14 in 65 Test matches.

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Tributes paid to former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak after his death aged 49

Streak is Zimbabwe’s record wicket-taker in both Test cricket and one-day internationals.

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Zimbabwe’s climate action plan: a win for the environment, health and energy

The dumping of billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere yearly is already having a devastating impact around the world. This includes widespread flooding and droughts, raging wildfires, heatwaves and record temperatures.

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Zimbabwe’s election was a fight between men – women are sidelined in politics despite quotas

Zimbabwe’s 2023 harmonised elections have largely been depicted as a battle between the two “Big Men” – President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling Zanu-PF and Nelson Chamisa of the leading opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Significant media attention focused on the uneven playing field between the ruling…

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Zimbabwe opposition party calls for fresh elections supervised by neighboring countries

Zimbabwe’s main opposition party has demanded fresh elections supervised by neighboring countries

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Niger junta gives French ambassador 48 hours to leave country

In tonight's edition: Niger's military junta expels France's ambassador to the country as it digs in its heels, insisting on a three-year transition of power. And regional observers say Zimbabwe's elections did not meet democratic standards as voting ran into a second day amid reports of delays, banned rallies and…

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Zimbabwe's president declared election winner, as opposition rejects results

According to Zimbabwe's elections commission incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa had won this week's presidential election with roughly 53% of the vote, but the opposition and analysts immediately questioned the result.

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Zimbabwe opposition alleges ‘blatant and gigantic fraud’ in election

Nelson Chamisa says opposition will challenge outcome as President Emmerson Mnangagwa denies any fraud.

The Guardian - UK

Zimbabwean opposition leader says election was ‘gigantic fraud’

Nelson Chamisa, who lost to Emmerson Mnangagwa, asks for help from regional partners after poll observers say was not credible

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe's opposition alleges 'gigantic fraud' in vote that extends the ZANU-PF party's 43-year rule

Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader has alleged “blatant and gigantic fraud” after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner of another troubled election in the southern African nation

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Zimbabwe's opposition alleges fraud in vote that extends governing party's rule

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader on Sunday alleged "blatant and gigantic fraud" in the country's election after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner.

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