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The landscape of justice and punishment is continually evolving across the globe. In Zimbabwe, a significant transformation is underway as the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) takes a bold step toward modernity and rehabilitation by converting the historic gallows at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison into a museum and radio broadcasting studio. This move aligns …

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Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi has wreaked havoc across Madagascar, resulting in at least three fatalities and displacing over 5,000 individuals. The cyclone made landfall on January 12, 2025, bringing heavy rains and strong winds that led to significant flooding and destruction in the northern regions of the island. Cyclone Dikeledi (a Sesotho word which means the …

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The Lucky Dube School for Performing Arts is set to officially open its doors in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, on January 15, 2025. This institution, named after the legendary reggae musician Lucky Dube, aims to discover and nurture local talent in the performing arts, aligning with contemporary trends in music and arts education. A Tribute To A …

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Mozambique inaugurated its new parliament on January 13, 2025, amidst significant unrest and opposition boycotts following disputed election results. The ceremony was marked by a national strike called by opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, who claims the elections were rigged in favor of the ruling Frelimo party, which has held power for 50 years. The elections …

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Mali’s government has initiated the enforcement of a provisional order to seize gold stocks at Barrick Gold’s Loulo-Gounkoto site, escalating tensions between the military-led authorities and the Canadian mining giant. This move reflects Mali’s ongoing efforts to renegotiate mining contracts and secure a larger share of revenues from foreign companies. Background Of The Dispute The …

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President-Elect Donald J. Trump took to Twitter in the 1st of December on social platform X to speak on the risks of BRICS countries moving away from the Dollar. He is quoted saying: “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER. …

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Outgoing President Joe Biden arrived in Angola on Monday for his long-awaited first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa.Thousands of people lined the streets as Biden entered Angola’s capital, Luanda Biden first stopped in the Atlantic Ocean island nation of Cape Verde for a brief, closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva. In Angola, …

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One of the most stable countries on the continent, Namibia, has slipped into a political crisis following last week’s fault-prone elections. These polls, the worst organized in post-Namibia’s 34-year history, have culminated in a constitutional dilemma after the outgoing president extended voting by a further three days, from November 27. Depending on which side of …

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