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LAGOS — Nigeria’s president said he has given his backing to the creation of an African rapid reaction force, adding that it could help tackle the Boko Haram insurgency, in…
Russia reorganises major state-run media outlets
MOSCOW — Russia is reorganising its major state-run media organizations to increase efficiency, cut cost and better promote Moscow’s values, the Kremlin said yesterday.
French troops trade fire with ex-CAR rebels
FRENCH troops traded fire with former rebels in Central African Republic’s capital Bangui yesterday as they sought to disarm fighters after violence in which hundreds have been killed, a peacekeeping…
Egypt’s Brotherhood leader appears in court
THE leader of the Muslim Brotherhood appeared in court yesterday for the first time since he was arrested in a state crackdown on the group following the army overthrow of…
Man U fan in Kenya commits suicide after fall to Newcastle
NAIROBI — Kenya’s fatal attraction with the English Premier League saw a young Manchester United fan jump to his death following the team’s defeat to Newcastle on Saturday.
Netanyahu to skip Mandela memorial due to high costs
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend a memorial service in South Africa for Nelson Mandela due to the high cost of transportation and security.
Mandela: Long road to freedom
Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu NELSON Rolihlahla Mandela’s death is to South Africa in particular and the world at large in general a historic occurrence because he was a man with a…
Man teams up with girlfriend to assault ex-wife
Senior Court Reporter A BULAWAYO woman sustained a deep cut on the head and facial bruises after a thorough beating from her estranged husband who took his girlfriend’s side in…
RBZ clears air on Zim dollar return
Harare Bureau THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has dismissed as false unsubstantiated reports of the return of the Zimbabwean dollar. In a statement, Acting Governor Dr Charity Dhliwayo said RBZ…
ZBC CEO’s salary obscene
Harare Bureau THE Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation chief executive, Happison Muchechetere, who is on leave pending a forensic audit, was earning a salary and allowances totalling nearly $40,000 per month while…