People are running away from violence in Mozambique. They're going to nearby Malawi because of fighting over who won the election. A local official named Dominic Mwandira says about 2,000 families have crossed into Malawi since Monday. These families are staying in schools until better places can be found.
The trouble began after an election on October 9. Since then, 248 people have died in the unrest. Just this week, 33 people died when prisoners tried to break free. Many prisoners - over 1,500 of them - escaped from a jail near the capital city.
The fighting started because Daniel Chapo from the ruling party won the election. His opponent, Venancio Mondlane, says the voting wasn't fair. Mondlane left the country but told his...
People in Sakubva received a special Christmas gift. The government handed them papers allowing them to own the houses they'd been renting from Mutare City Council. Many people have lived in these homes for years, paying rent each month.
The town leaders agreed to help 905 people who live in three parts of Sakubva: Maonde, Muchena, and Mundembe. These residents wanted to own their homes after renting them for so long.
Minister Misheck Mugadza shared the good news at Sakubva Beit Hall. He said many different people would get help, like older folks, widows, women, young people, and war veterans. President Mnangagwa plans to give them the final house papers soon.
The town leaders want people to improve and modernize their homes. They...
Alert people in Vengere stopped thieves from breaking a power transformer at Max Village in Rusape. The quick actions of nearby residents kept their area from losing power for a long time.
The thieves ran away when people spotted them. These same bad guys had stolen another transformer from that spot a few months back. That earlier theft left Rusape without power for almost a month, making life hard for everyone living and working there.
The local folks helped catch the criminals this time. They saw something strange and told the police right away, and their fast thinking stopped the thieves from doing more harm.
Police officer Wiseman Chinyoka praised the people who helped. He said it shows what happens when people work together to...
Many Syrians are going back home after their leader, Bashar al-Assad, lost power. The Turkish government says about 31,000 people have returned. Turkey had given homes to about 3 million Syrians who ran away from war.
The Syrians still in their country spent Friday remembering people who died. They held special events to think about everyone lost in the 13-year war and under al-Assad's rule.
When the fighting began in 2011, people started leaving Syria. But things changed on December 8, when al-Assad fell from power. This made many think about going home. Turkey's Minister Ali Yerlikaya said that out of all the people going back, almost one-third were born in Turkey.
The Turkish government wants to help more people return if they...
People can watch music stars play at a big sports event in Murehwa this Sunday. Jah Prayzah will sing at the "Sky Netball Soccer Cup Final." The games will happen on the prison grounds.
The event wants to help young people stay away from drugs. Many famous singers plan to come. Sulumani Chimbetu will be there. Mathias Mhere and Mark Ngwazi promised to sing, too. Killer T and Hwinza will join them. The Police Band plans to play music. New singers who want to become famous will get a chance to perform.
Kids can have fun riding ponies at the event. The prison service will bring the ponies. Parents can bring their children because nobody has to pay to get in.
The event planners care about keeping young people safe. They want to protect...
People in Harare want to party on New Year's Eve. Kirytan Grill and Bar plan to give them a big party to remember. The place plays lots of reggae and dancehall music.
They're making this party extra special. It's a big reggae and dancehall music festival that will last all night. Many famous music players will be there. SplashVybz Sound will bring its two stars - Danny Vybz and MC Stansplash.
The music lineup keeps getting better. Godfather Templeman, who plays reggae, will show up. DJ Tanaman will play songs, too. The party will also have Selector Gibbs, MC Angel, and Judgment Yard's Selector Too Bad. These music stars will play songs all night long until the new year starts.
People who love reggae and dancehall music should come to...
More women are sharing their marriage problems on social media these days. A new story comes from Sonja Madzikanda, who married rich businessman Wicknell Chivayo.
Sonja Madzikanda lived a fancy life. She went on trips and bought lots of nice things because her husband had money. But things have changed. She made videos telling everyone that Chivayo cheated on her and treated her badly.
Madzikanda told a story about meeting one of Chivayo's girlfriends before a beauty contest. She said married life isn't as nice as people think. She called her husband crazy and said he hurt her feelings. She didn't care when people told her to keep quiet about her marriage troubles.
Her husband's sisters made things worse. They told her to say sorry...
The government wants to help people buy land and houses safely. They warn that taking shortcuts can lead to big problems. People might lose money to crooks who sell fake land deals. Even worse, their houses might get torn down if they are built in the wrong places.
Dr Jenfan Muswere talked to news writers about this problem. He wanted them to share the message with everyone. Minister Zhemu Soda also spoke up. He said people must check that their land papers are real before they build.
The government has a tough job fixing old problems. Many people built homes where they shouldn't have, and these places don't have good roads, schools, or shops nearby. Minister Soda wants to stop this from happening again. He tells people to stay away...
The big court in Mozambique says Frelimo won the election back in October. But many people are angry because they think Frelimo cheated to win.
The party leader, Daniel Chapo, got lots of votes, and his party, Frelimo, won more seats in the law-making group, too. People from other countries who watched the voting said it wasn't fair. The Frelimo party has run Mozambique since 1975, when the country became free from Portugal.
Many people went to the streets to show they were upset. These were the biggest protests anyone has seen against Frelimo. The fighting turned bad, and at least 130 people died when they met the police, says a group called Plataforma Decide that keeps track of these things.
The court's decision might make more...
