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Three people have died at anti-government protests in Morocco, and the prime minister confirmed the fatalities on Thursday. The demonstrations began last weekend when Gen Z 212 activists called for improved schools, hospitals, and broader freedoms through social media. Protesters oppose heavy...

Former legislator Temba Mliswa left Zimbabwe for South Africa after publicly challenging Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's presidential ambitions and accusing him of corruption. Mliswa named businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei as President Emmerson Mnangagwa's probable successor in leaked audio...

Former legislator Temba Mliswa identified businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei as President Emmerson Mnangagwa's likely successor while dismissing Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's presidential ambitions in a leaked phone conversation. Mliswa argued on the recording that Mnangagwa would select...

Unknown arsonists destroyed former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa's rural homestead in Shurugwi on Wednesday, causing damage exceeding $120,000. Mliswa attributed the attack to his anti-corruption efforts within Zanu PF and characterized the incident as evidence of intensifying succession...

Analyst Abigail Mupambi has challenged the viability of Zimbabwe's multiparty democracy, suggesting the nation should consider adopting a single-party system modeled after China's governance structure. Mupambi contends that opposition parties have fractured repeatedly over 25 years, failing to...

War veteran Blessed Geza cautioned President Emmerson Mnangagwa against removing Vice President Constantino Chiwenga from office as factional disputes intensify within the ruling party. Geza warned on social media that dismissing Chiwenga would constitute a dangerous miscalculation comparable to...

A Harare magistrate dismissed fraud charges against Lewis Matutu, the Zanu PF Midlands vice-chairperson, after prosecutors failed to substantiate allegations that he stole US$150,000 worth of shares from a mining company. Magistrate Noel Mupeiwa ruled on Thursday that the state presented...

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivhayo's practice of distributing luxury vehicles has sparked intense public disagreement about whether the gesture represents genuine philanthropy or political patronage. Supporters argue that Chivhayo demonstrates rare generosity among wealthy Zimbabweans by...

Mthwakazi Republic Party leader Mqondisi Moyo has rejected Zimbabwe's pursuit of a non-permanent United Nations Security Council seat, describing the effort as an attempt to obscure the nation's human rights violations. Moyo argues the government seeks international legitimacy to evade...

Patrick Chinamasa rejected claims that President Emmerson Mnangagwa violated party rules when reshuffling the Politburo last month. The newly appointed Zanu PF Treasurer General called Advocate Thabani Mpofu's constitutional arguments misleading and baseless. Mnangagwa demoted Obert Mpofu from...

Preparations for the 22nd Zanu PF Annual National People's Conference are progressing ahead of schedule in Manicaland, where the event will take place from Oct. 13 to 18 at Mutare Polytechnic. Party Secretary for Information and Publicity Christopher Mutsvangwa said the conference will review...

Barcelona defender Eric Garcia voiced frustration after his team fell to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday in the second round of the Champions League group stage. Garcia noted Barcelona controlled the first half, and created opportunities before conceding a goal that shifted momentum to the...

Borussia Dortmund defeated Athletic Bilbao 4-1 on Tuesday in the first round of the Champions League group stage. Daniel Svensson opened the scoring in the 28th minute, and Karni Chukwuemeka doubled the advantage in the 50th minute before Gorka Guruzeta pulled one back for the visitors in the...

Villarreal and Juventus shared points in a 2-2 draw on Tuesday in the second round of the Champions League group stage. Giorgi Mikutadze put the Spanish side ahead in the 18th minute, but Federico Gatti equalized for the Italian club in the 50th minute. Francesco Conceição gave Juventus the lead...

Monaco salvaged a 2-2 draw against Manchester City on Tuesday in the second round of the Champions League group stage at Stade Louis II. Erling Haaland put City ahead in the 15th minute, but Jordan Teze equalized three minutes later for the hosts. Haaland restored the visitors' advantage in the...

Napoli defeated Sporting Lisbon 2-1 on Tuesday in the second round of the Champions League group stage. Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring in the 36th minute after receiving a pass from Kevin De Bruyne, but Luis Suarez converted a penalty in the 62nd minute to level the match...

Erling Haaland netted twice against Monaco on Tuesday to reach 52 goals in 50 UEFA Champions League appearances. The Manchester City striker scored in the 15th minute, and again in the 44th minute of the second-round match in the 2025-2026 season. The Norwegian forward has represented Red Bull...

Ferran Torres' goal against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday propelled FC Barcelona to a new club record of 45 consecutive matches with at least one goal across all competitions. The achievement surpassed Barcelona's previous mark of 44 straight scoring matches, which was set between November 1942...

Lamine Yamal set a new Champions League record on Tuesday, becoming the player with the most appearances in the competition before turning 19. The Barcelona forward made his 24th Champions League appearance when he started against Paris Saint-Germain at Montjuïc Stadium in the second round of...

Tensions within Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party have escalated, with sources reporting that President Emmerson Mnangagwa may dismiss Vice President Constantino Chiwenga within the next five days. The potential removal could spark unrest because both leaders maintain strong military backing...