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Isabel dos Santos sacked as Sonangol chair

Angolan President Joao Lourenco dismissed Isabel dos Santos as chair of the state oil company Sonangol on Wednesday, in a dramatic move against the family of the former president.

Mugabe detained, sacked Mnangagwa to take charge

The President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe has been detained by the military in what appears to be a move to remove him from office and initiate a transition process.

Zimbabwe military takes charge, targets ‘criminals’

The Military in Zimbabwe has taken charge of the country and announced that it is now targeting people it calls criminals around President Robert Mugabe.

Fear of a ‘Coup’ grips Zimbabweans

Zimbabweans are gripped with fear of a possible coup after military vehicles left the country's main barracks in Inkomo heading towards the capital Harare, just a day after military chiefs threatened to step in if current purging within the ruling Zanu PF doesn’t end.

Zimbabwe Army warns Mugabe over ‘purging’ in his party

President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe and the leadership of his party, the Zanu PF have been warned against sacking senior figures from the party.

Former SA minister fined for assaulting women

A former South African minister, Mduduzi Manana has been fined $7,000 for assaulting three women in August this year by a court.

Four in court for booing Grace Mugabe

Four people have appeared in court on Friday after they were arrested for booing the first lady of Zimbabwean Grace Mugabe last Saturday.

Mugabe Airport to be upgraded with $153 million loan

The Harare International Airport in Zimbabwe renamed after the country’s long serving leader, Robert Mugabe is to be upgraded with a $153 million loan from China Export and Import Bank.

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa flees country, ridicules Mugabe

The sacked Vice President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa has now fled the country as he announces intention to challenge his former boss and ally President Robert Mugabe.

Mugabe accuses his sacked deputy of wishing him dead

President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe on Wednesday accused his sacked deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa of scheming to take over his post and undermine him.

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