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3/1/2025, 9:39:42 AM

Trending: Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky’s meeting in Washington took an unexpected turn when tensions escalated, leading to the Ukrainian delegation being ordered to leave. Originally set to finalize an agreement granting the U.S. access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals in exchange for security guarantees, the meeting quickly derailed. Trump accused Zelensky of being "disrespectful" and "gambling with World War III," while Zelensky warned of Moscow’s history of broken promises. He aimed to secure continued US military support, fearing Trump’s administration might withdraw aid. Following the incident, Trump posted on X saying, "I have determined that President Zelensky is not ready for peace if America is involved… I want peace."

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2/27/2025, 1:51:32 PM

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2/27/2025, 5:55:22 AM

Poacher meets fatal end in pursuit of Kudu A 25-year-old poacher’s pursuit of a kudu at Morena Game Ranch ended in tragedy when he drowned in the flooded Matura River. The incident occurred when the poacher, accompanied by three others, spotted the kudu and gave chase. In a desperate bid to catch his prey, the poacher attempted to cross the swollen river, but was swept away by the powerful currents. The kudu, however, managed to escape, crossing the river safely and leaving the poachers behind - https://commutalk.co.zw/poacher-dies-in-pursuit-of-kudu/

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2/9/2025, 7:55:22 AM

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2/9/2025, 6:07:30 AM

Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma, has died at the age of 95.

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2/3/2025, 5:42:03 PM

*Do you think Trump could be reacting to this?* The future of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) hangs on the thread after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Expropriation bill into law. The law allows the government to expropriate land if it deems it to be in the public interest. In certain circumstances it allows expropriation without compensation. The Democratic Alliance (DA) party, which is the second largest in the unity government has rejected the law threatening not to support the coming budget vote if it’s not reversed. It is also preparing to go to court. The party accuses Ramaphosa of implementing ANC policies in the GNU. The Inkatha Freedom Party, the third largest in the GNU has also expressed reservations while another GNU partner Freedom Front Plus has called on other political parties to join it in taking Ramaphosa to the Constitutional Court over the law.

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2/6/2025, 8:25:07 AM

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2/6/2025, 8:26:55 AM

*Walter Magaya speaks* We have a cordial working relationship with ZIFA President. Election have passed and focus is now on developing the beautiful game.

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2/1/2025, 8:14:53 AM

Who is Corneille Nangaa, the man leading the M23 rebels? Former election-chief-turned-rebel-leader Corneille Nangaa has gone from overseeing Congo’s contested 2018 election to leading a powerful insurgency against the DRC’s President Félix Tshisekedi. Now head of the Congo River Alliance (CRA) and allied with the Rwanda-backed M23, Corneille Nangaa Yubeluo has seized key cities, including Goma, and vows to march on Kinshasa. Sentenced to death in absentia, he remains at the centre of the DRC’s escalating conflict. How did he rise to power? Born on 9 July 1970 in what is now Haut-Uele Province in the DRC, Nangaa started his career far from the battlefield. He studied economics at the University of Kinshasa before working with international organisations, including the UN Development Programme. His political breakthrough came in 2015 when he was appointed president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) under then-president Joseph Kabila. He was responsible for organising the delayed 2018 elections and controversially declared Félix Tshisekedi the winner. His tenure at CENI ended in 2021 amid allegations of electoral fraud and US sanctions for “undermining DRC elections“. Why did he turn against the Congolese government? Initially aligned with the ruling elite, Nangaa later distanced himself from President Tshisekedi. Ahead of the 2023 elections, Nangaa said that the 2018 result had been manipulated in a secret deal between Tshisekedi and Kabila, which Tshisekedi denies. In August 2023, Nangaa reemerged as a key figure in the DRC’s armed conflicts, launching the CRA – a coalition of 17 political parties, two political groups and armed militias. Among them was the March 23 Movement (M23), an insurgent group backed by Rwanda. Nangaa has since positioned himself as a leading figure in the rebellion against Tshisekedi’s government. What is Nangaa’s role in the conflict? By early 2025, Nangaa and M23 had taken control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu, and were advancing towards Bukavu. In a press conference from Goma, he reiterated that Tshisekedi had never legitimately won the presidency and stated: “If I created the monster, I think it is up to me to defeat it.” He and his allies have made it clear that their ultimate objective is to seize power in Kinshasa. The conflict has led to widespread violence, with more than 100 people killed and hundreds more injured. Hospitals in Goma are overwhelmed, and the city is grappling with water and electricity shortages. Diplomatic efforts to end the fighting have made little progress, and regional bodies like the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are debating whether to withdraw their peacekeeping forces. Why was he sentenced to death? In August 2024, a military court in Kinshasa sentenced Nangaa, along with several M23 leaders, to death in absentia for treason, war crimes and insurrection. The US and EU imposed further sanctions on him and his coalition for “fueling instability” and attempting to overthrow the Congolese government. Despite the sentence, Nangaa remains active on the battlefield. His alliance is expanding its influence beyond North Kivu, with reports suggesting he aims to extend operations to the mineral-rich southeast, particularly Katanga, where opposition to Tshisekedi is strong. His strategy appears to be not only military but also political and is seeking broader support beyond the Tutsi community, historically associated with M23. What’s next for the M23 rebellion? As the CRA and M23 consolidate power in the east, the DRC’s government finds itself increasingly isolated. Calls for dialogue with M23 are growing within regional blocs, but Tshisekedi remains firm in refusing negotiations. Meanwhile, Rwandan President Paul Kagame has dismissed international criticism and warned South Africa – whose troops are deployed in the region – not to interfere. - The Africa Report.