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Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati win Ballon d’Or 2025
France international and PSG player, Ousmane Dembele won the men’s football Ballon d’Or 2025 award. Aitana Bonmatí of Spain and Barcelona won the women’s Ballon d’Or award. Dembele pipped Lamine Yamal to clinch the prize. PSG had a stellar season after winning their 13th Ligue 1 title, the Trophee des Champions, and the Coupe de […]
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Former U.S. President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an advanced form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement released by his office on Sunday. The diagnosis came on Friday, following a medical consultation last week prompted by persistent urinary symptoms. Doctors discovered a prostate nodule […]
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Speaker Mudenda’s China Visit Set to Elevate Zimbabwe’s Parliamentary Diplomacy and Deepen Strategic Cooperation
Zimbabwe’s Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, has embarked on a pivotal parliamentary bilateral visit to China, arriving in Beijing on Monday, 12 May 2025. This visit is not just a routine diplomatic mission; it is a powerful affirmation of the strengthening ties between Zimbabwe and China and a clear indication of […]
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Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave LFC at end of contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold has informed Liverpool FC of his intention to leave the club this summer upon the expiry of his current contract. The 26-year-old will bring his two-decade-long association with the Reds to an end having made the decision to depart Anfield once his deal ceases on June 30, 2025. Alexander-Arnold said: “I think first […]
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Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, marking the end of a historic papacy that reshaped the Catholic Church and touched lives across the world. His death was announced on Monday morning by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, who delivered the solemn news: “Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must […]
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Trump’s Tariffs Create New Trade Openings for Eastern and Southern Africa
President Donald Trump’s recent declaration of economic independence, marked by a sweeping 10 percent baseline tariff on all imported goods and steeper reciprocal tariffs on leading global economies, has sent shockwaves through the global trade landscape. Yet, while major economies scramble to reconfigure supply chains and recalibrate alliances, the move may unintentionally open a historic […]
Read More Weaker Nations at Risk of Losing Land to the US
The United States’ expansionist policies are endangering the sovereignty of weaker nations, particularly those rich in natural resources. Countries like Zimbabwe, already facing punitive US sanctions, and Ukraine, pressured into surrendering land and wealth, are at heightened risk. Donald Trump’s recent remarks about “taking over” Gaza and controlling Ukraine’s resources signal a worrying escalation. The […]
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Republican Pushes Constitutional Amendment to Allow Third Presidential Term
A Republican House representative, Andy Ogles, has proposed a resolution to amend the United States Constitution to permit President Donald Trump and future presidents to serve a third term. This initiative, aimed at revising the 22nd Amendment, has sparked debate across political lines. In his statement, Ogles justified the move, emphasizing Trump’s leadership. “He is […]
Read More Trump’s Two-Gender Order Reverses U.S. Stance, Impacts Global LGBTQ+ Policies
In what the Trump administration has called a “common sense” order, the government will recognize only two sexes, ending federal funding or recognition of gender identities. This move marks a significant shift in Africa, where some foreign aid was previously conditioned on accepting LGBTQ rights. Zimbabwe in 2013, amended the Constitution to define marriage as […]
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Putin Open to Talks with Trump to Resolve Ukraine Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled his readiness to engage in dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to resolve the protracted conflict in Ukraine. Speaking on Monday, Putin congratulated Trump on his upcoming second-term inauguration and expressed hope for meaningful discussions that would lead to a lasting resolution. “We are also open to dialogue […]
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