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    Op-Ed: Why Excitement for Ibrahim Traoré Should Be Tempered with Caution
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    07 May 2025

    Op-Ed: Why Excitement for Ibrahim Traoré Should Be Tempered with Caution

    Burkina Faso’s military ruler has grown popular with millions across the world, but junta leaders and revolutionaries haven’t always worked out well for Africans.

    On 45th Independence Anniversary, Zimbabweans Express Uncertainty, Frustration and Cautious Hope
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    18 April 2025

    On 45th Independence Anniversary, Zimbabweans Express Uncertainty, Frustration and Cautious Hope

    OkayAfrica speaks to Zimbabweans from various walks of life to understand what independence means for them in 2025.

    People talking on a street in Harare, Zimbabwe, next to signs advertising USD transactions.
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    01 April 2025

    Zimbabwe's Deserted Streets Tell a Story of Disillusionment

    Citizens refuse to be pawns in the factional Zanu-PF power struggle as Emmerson Mnangagwa seeks extended rule.

    Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe, wearing a colorful scarf in Zimbabwe’s national colors, is speaking at a podium with United Nations and COP28 UAE logos, flanked by UN and national flags
    News
    27 March 2025

    Zimbabwe President’s Term Extension Bid Sparks Political Tension

    A major critic of President Emerson Mnangagwa has called for a march but public disillusionment stands in the way of any widespread civic movement.

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    13 May 2021

    Zimbabwean Chief Demands Exhumation of Former President Robert Mugabe

    Chief Zvimba has officially ordered former Zimbabwean First Lady, Grace Mugabe, to have the body of the late Robert Mugabe exhumed and reburied in accordance with the traditions of his culture.

    Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe Has Died
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    06 September 2019

    Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe Has Died

    He will be missed by very few Zimbabweans.

    Zimbabwe Will Hold Its First Post-Mugabe Elections on July 30
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    30 May 2018

    Zimbabwe Will Hold Its First Post-Mugabe Elections on July 30

    This will be the first time Robert Mugabe's name will not be on the ballot.

    Mugabe Resigns—Finally
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    21 November 2017

    Mugabe Resigns—Finally

    The Zimbabwean president and independence hero Robert Mugabe resigned today after 37 years in office.

    Zanu PF Officially Notifies Mugabe he is Getting Recalled
    News Brief
    21 November 2017

    Zanu PF Officially Notifies Mugabe he is Getting Recalled

    The president's impeachment is set to begin today (Tuesday).

    Updated: What is Happening in Zimbabwe?
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    14 November 2017

    Updated: What is Happening in Zimbabwe?

    Zimbabwe is almost certainly going through a coup right now.

    Mugabe Instructs South African Socialite Zodwa Wabantu to Delete Raunchy Instagram Pic, She Refuses
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    13 October 2017

    Mugabe Instructs South African Socialite Zodwa Wabantu to Delete Raunchy Instagram Pic, She Refuses

    Zodwa Wabantu is not here for that.

    "Golden Goliath:" Zimbabweans React to Robert Mugabe Mocking Trump In UN Speech
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    22 September 2017

    "Golden Goliath:" Zimbabweans React to Robert Mugabe Mocking Trump In UN Speech

    Robert Mugabe openly criticized Donald Trump during his speech at the UN on Thursday, but the hypocrisy is too much for some folks to ignore.

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