Zimbabwe’s land reform program, initiated in the early 2000s under President Robert Mugabe, remains a deeply divisive chapter in the nation’s history. While the policy aimed to rectify colonial-era land imbalances by redistributing land to Black Zimbabweans, its implementation led to significant hardships for both white commercial farmers and many Black farmers.
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On February 5, 2025, a military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) issued an international arrest warrant for Corneille Nangaa, the leader of the Congo River Alliance, a coalition that includes the M23 rebel group. Nangaa faces charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and insurrection. This development marks a significant escalation in the DRC’s efforts to combat…
Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first president and a central figure in the nation’s liberation struggle, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 95. His death marks the end of an era for Namibia, as he was instrumental in leading the country to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first democratically elected president until 2005.
Early Life and Struggle…
A 500-kilogram metallic object recently fell from the sky in Kenya, raising significant concern and curiosity among local residents and authorities. The event, which occurred in a rural area of the country, has sparked widespread discussions and investigations into its origin, nature, and potential risks. The mysterious object, which was found scattered across a wide area, was initially thought to…
Morocco is gearing up for its role as one of the host nations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup with an ambitious infrastructure development plan. Selected alongside Spain and Portugal to co-host the tournament, Morocco is channeling significant resources into upgrading and expanding its sports facilities, transportation networks, and urban infrastructure to ensure the event’s success.
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In a historic move, Zimbabwe’s Senate has approved a motion to abolish the death penalty, signaling a significant shift in the nation’s stance on capital punishment. This decision aligns Zimbabwe with a growing global trend to eliminate the death penalty, reflecting evolving attitudes towards justice, human rights, and rehabilitation.
The motion, passed in December 2024, comes after years…
Zimbabwe is taking ambitious steps toward joining the global space race by planning its first-ever spaceport in collaboration with Russia. The initiative underscores Zimbabwe’s growing interest in advancing its capabilities in space science and technology to address pressing developmental challenges, such as agriculture, climate change, and disaster management.
The Vision for a…
