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Blast rocks Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa’s rally
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa said he survived an attempt on his life after a blast at a party rally Saturday, while one of his vice-presidents and several other party officials were wounded.
Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa is ‘afraid of elections’ – ex-minister
Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe was ousted by a "military coup" that forced his resignation, former cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo said in an interview with the BBC broadcast on Thursday.
South Africa ‘dangerous’ for Robert Mugabe and wife Grace – report
Zimbabwean ex-president Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace could face serious trouble if they seek refuge in South Africa, as some rights activists could "hound them for crimes" they allegedly committed in both countries.
Emmerson Mnangagwa: Zimbabwe’s ‘Crocodile’ to snap up the top job
Nicknamed "the Crocodile" for his ruthlessness, Emmerson Mnangagwa who will take over as Zimbabwe's next president, is a hardliner with ties to the military who could prove as authoritarian as his mentor Robert Mugabe.
How China helped remove ‘dozing despot’ Robert Mugabe
As he was driven back to his opulent palace in Harare on Tuesday, surrounded by bodyguards in military fatigues and wearing motorcycle helmets, Robert Mugabe had no reason to suspect that his 37-year rule was about to end.
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Recep Erdogan declares victory in Turkish presidential poll
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday declared victory in a tightly-contested presidential election, extending his 15-year grip on power in the face of a revitalised opposition.
World Cup: Super Eagles receive N150 million bonus
The Nigeria Football Federation has offset the backlog of camp allowances and match bonuses owed the Super Eagles ahead of the final group game against Argentina.
APC Convention: Ours is not winner-takes-all – President Buhari tells party faithful
President Muhammadu Buhari says the just-concluded National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not about winner-takes-all but for building a party that will serve the nation diligently.
Nwankwo Kanu backs Super Eagles to beat Argentina
Gernot Rohr’s men sit in second position in Group D with three points following their 2-0 win against Iceland on Friday.
World Cup: FIFA sanctions Danish FA after fans attack Australians
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee wielded its big stick again on Sunday in Moscow, sanctioning the Danish Football Association with a fine of 20,000 Swiss Francs and a warning.
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Slovenia president asks anti-migrant party to form coalition
Slovenian President Borut Pahor on Friday asked the anti-migrant SDS party, which came out top in this month's elections, to try and form a coalition government.
Police arrest 42 Shiite members linked to murder of police officer
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Cristiano Ronaldo bust at Madeira Airport replaced by new version
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