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Politics
I Lost the Kanchibiya Seat Because I Voted for Bill 7, Says Sunday Chanda
Former Kanchibiya Member of Parliament Sunday Chanda has attributed his election loss to his vote in favour of the contested Bill 7 constitutional amendment, saying constituents turned against him over the decision and that the party subsequently withheld campaign support because he was seen to…
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Politics
Mundubile, Makebi Linked to Zimbabwean Militia Group as Zimeye Raises Alarm with UN.
A Zimbabwean investigative journalist has alerted the United Nations headquarters over allegations that individuals linked to a dangerous militia group are being sheltered at the UN office in Lusaka. The journalist, who runs the ZimEye platform, is understood to have contacted the
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Politics
CHIEF JUSTICE FLAGS ‘IRREGULAR’ PRIVATE EMAIL FILING…as Presidential petition deadline expires
DAVID KANDUZA THE Judiciary has confirmed that a legal challenge to the August 13 presidential election, termed the ‘People’s Presidential Petition,’ was sent directly to the private email address of Chief Justice Mumba Malila. The Chief Justice explicitly deemed the transmission of official
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Politics
The Judiciary and Political Maneuvering: Malila Versus Kangwa
THE JUDICIARY AND POLITICAL MANEUVERING: MALILA VERSUS KANGWA The Judiciary announced that the Chief Justice Dr Mumba Malila has officially received the election petition—submitted through an unconventional and highly irregular email channel. The decision to refer the petition to the Constitution…
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Politics
Only the Poor Will Suffer Most If Peace Collapses, Munir Zulu Warns
ONLY THE POOR WILL SUFFER MOST IF PEACE COLLAPSES, ZULU WARNS Former Lumezi Member of Parliament Munir Zulu has urged Zambians to remain calm and peaceful amid heightened political tensions. Mr. Zulu said continued confrontations could have serious consequences, warning that ordinary citizens, particularly the…
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Africa & World
“I can NEVER be a priest. I love the other things of women too much” General Muhoozi says after Patience Museveni is consecrated as bishop
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has explained why he believes he can never become a priest. Muhoozi made the light-hearted remark on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, while congratulating his younger sister, Patience Kokundeka Museveni Rwabwogo, following her consecration as a bishop…
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Africa & World
Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi Blasts Nigerian and Ghanaian Critics, Says Countries Like Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi Understand South Africa’s Challenges Better
Analyst and former EFF spokesperson Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has sparked debate after criticizing what he described as attempts by some activists from Nigeria and Ghana to portray South Africa negatively over issues related
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Politics
Bank of Zambia Remains Sole Authorised Gold Buyer
The government says the Bank of Zambia remains the country’s sole authorised buyer of gold, as authorities move to tighten regulation of the gold trading sector. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta says gold purchasing and processing arrangements…
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Sport
Samuel Eto’o has defended Gianni Infantino amid recent criticism of the FIFA president
That his proposal to sell off part of the World cup to private investors could have helped African nations compete with football’s biggest countries. 🗣️ “I don’t think that president Gianni Infantino was wrong. I think all these things are happening
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Politics
Erdoğan Warns Against Regional Escalation, Vows to Pursue Peace
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has delivered a strong message to the international community, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies of fueling tensions and instability across the region. Erdoğan reaffirmed that Türkiye will continue its efforts to protect peace and stability, stressing the
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Politics
Pakistan Delivers U.s. Proposal to Iran to Restart Talks
Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, reportedly delivered a U.S. proposal to Iranian officials during his recent visit to Tehran, according to a senior source cited by Al Arabiya English. Under the proposal, the United States would lift its blockade and sanctions on Iran in
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Politics
Uae Suspends Trade with Iran after Missile Incident
The United Arab Emirates reportedly suspended all trade with Iran last week after Tehran launched ballistic missiles toward waters near the UAE’s territorial boundaries. The move came shortly before the launch of the U.S. “Operation Economic Pariah,” a sweeping sanctions campaign targeting countries and entities…
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Politics
U.s. Launches “Economic Pariah” Operation to Target Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced the launch of “Operation Economic Pariah,” a sweeping campaign aimed at cutting off Iran’s remaining economic lifelines and intensifying pressure on Tehran. Bessent warned that “no one, including China, is beyond the reach of U.S. sanctions,” signaling that Washington…
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Politics
Report: Kyiv Aware of Elements Discussed during CIA Director’s Moscow Visit
Ukraine Context reports that Kyiv is aware of certain issues discussed during CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s undisclosed meetings in Moscow. The outlet describes the visit as an important operation prepared quietly over time, with potential consequences for what comes next. No Ukrainian authority
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Politics
Armenia Prepares for Russians Fleeing Another Mobilization
Armenia will not obstruct Russians attempting to enter the country during another wave of mobilization and would be prepared to assist them, Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan reportedly said. The statement comes as Russia’s State Duma elections approach and warnings grow that the Kremlin could…
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Politics
The Last CIA Director to Visit Moscow Carried a Warning—Three Months Later, Russia Invaded
CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s sudden four-hour visit to Moscow carries an unsettling historical echo. The last publicly known visit by a serving CIA director occurred in November 2021. William Burns travelled to Moscow carrying intelligence that Russia was preparing to
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Politics
Air Raid Sends EU President into Kyiv Shelter—Zelenskyy Presses for Faster Funding
European Council President António Costa was forced into an air-raid shelter alongside other senior European officials during his Independence Day visit to Kyiv—an immediate encounter with the danger Ukrainians live through every day. Inside that reality, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Costa to
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Politics
First Known Briton Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Bradley Townsend, a 33-year-old former fisherman from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is believed to be the first British citizen killed while fighting for Russia during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Townsend reportedly died during a Russian assault operation near Lyman in the Donetsk region on June…
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Politics
Three Classified Putin Decrees Appear during CIA Director’s Moscow Visit
Russian presidential decrees were concealed from public view on the same day CIA Director John Ratcliffe made his extraordinary visit to Moscow. Russia’s published records jump from Decree No. 604 to Nos. 608 and 609, leaving Nos. 605, 606 and 607 unpublished. This numbering
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Politics
Japan Achieves Record-Breaking 1.02 Petabit-Per-Second Internet Speed
World with a major breakthrough in communications technology, after researchers at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) achieved an internet transmission speed of 1.02 petabits per second. The record-breaking speed represents an extraordinary leap in data transmission technology. At that rate,
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Politics
China Rejects U.S. Interference in Its Relations With Iran
Has pushed back against the United States over its relationship with Iran, saying Washington has no right to dictate or interfere in Beijing’s ties with Tehran. Chinese officials stressed that China and Iran are sovereign states with the right to conduct normal diplomatic and economic
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Politics
Trump was Repeatedly Warned before the Iran War, Wsj Reports
Before the war with Iran began, President Donald Trump reportedly received repeated warnings from senior U.S. officials about the potential consequences of military action, according to The Wall Street Journal. Then-Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard warned that removing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei could
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Politics
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Says She Felt “Lonely” After Cockroach Was Removed From Residence
JAPAN: Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi Says She Felt “Lonely” After Cockroach Was Removed From Residence Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she felt lonely and sad after a cockroach was eliminated from her home. The 65-year-old world leader shared the story in an X post…
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Crime & Courts
‘Traditional Spiritual Practitioner’ Confesses To Luring And Killing 20-Year-Old Woman For Money Rituals
SENEGAL: ‘Traditional Spiritual Practitioner’ Confesses To Luring And Killing 20-Year-Old Woman For Money Rituals A man accused of killing a 20-year-old woman, Ndèye Bigué Sène in Tivaouane, Senegal, has allegedly confessed to murdering her as part of a ritual he believed would make him rich…
