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Dozens dead as overloaded ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba

At least 15 people have died and 27 remain missing after the Lake Kariba ferry capsize in Zimbabwe. Rescue teams continue searching the vast inland lake as questions grow over overcrowding and safety standards

Mnangagwa’s Daughter-in-Law Spends Night in Custody Over Drug Charges

Kelsea Tafirenyika, daughter-in-law of Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, was remanded in custody over allegations of dealing in dangerous drugs.

Zimbabwe Constitutional Amendments Spark Legal and Political Dispute

Zimbabwe constitutional amendments have taken effect after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed Amendment Act No. 3 into law. The changes extend presidential and parliamentary terms, replace direct presidential elections and have triggered legal challenges from opposition groups and civil society organisations.

Zimbabwe Presidential Election Bill Clears Parliament With 216 Votes, Critics Warn

Zimbabwe’s parliament has passed a controversial presidential election bill with 216 votes, sparking concerns over democratic decline as critics warn it could extend President Mnangagwa’s rule and weaken electoral accountability.

Zimbabwe Rigged Elections Legitimacy Crisis Laid Bare as Government Makes Stunning Admission

Zimbabwe's Justice Minister has acknowledged that rigged elections have destroyed public trust and damaged presidential legitimacy, giving opposition figure Nelson Chamisa fresh political ground to stand on.

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Cape Verde presidential election: A vote on jobs the president cannot create

With nearly two-thirds of young Cape Verdeans considering emigration, the presidential election puts employment, wages and the limits of presidential power under scrutiny.

Tema Port cocaine: Spain finds 2.6 tonnes in coconut crates

A 2.6-tonne cocaine shipment concealed beneath false floors in coconut crates from Ghana has been seized in Spain. The Tema Port cocaine seizure adds to a growing list of Ghana-linked drug interceptions in Europe and raises questions about security at the country's export terminals.

Nearly 800 migrants rescued off Senegal in a single day

Nearly 800 migrants rescued off Senegal in a single day as four overloaded boats were intercepted at sea. The operation came amid renewed departures towards Spain's Canary Islands, a deadly shipwreck off Kébémer and growing pressure on Senegalese authorities to disrupt smuggling networks.

9 expelled gold miners dead as Mali counts the cost of Guinea’s crackdown

9 expelled gold miners have died in Mali following Guinea's crackdown on uncontrolled gold mining in Siguiri. As Bamako reports mass arrivals and Conakry counts arrests, questions remain over the circumstances of the deaths, the scale of the expulsions and the treatment of foreign workers.

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