Post elections unrest expected to persist in Mozambique
Mozambique is facing a critical period of unrest following the disputed October 9 general election. Opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has called for ongoing anti-government demonstrations, which have been well-attended and resulted in significant disruptions to the country's logistics networks and cross-border trade.
The National Electoral Commission's (#CNE) interim results, released on October 24, showed a landslide victory for the ruling party, Frelimo - Maputo Província, with its presidential candidate, Eu Apoio Daniel Chapo, securing over 70% of the vote. However, independent and foreign observers have raised concerns about widespread irregularities, including unjustified changes to vote tabulation sheets.
The situation has been exacerbated by the murder of #Mondlane's lawyer, Elvino Dias, on October 18, which has fueled opposition anger towards the government and security forces. The #Constitutional_Council is currently reviewing the election results and disputes, with a verdict expected in December.
✓ Key Concerns:
- Economic Disruptions: #Protests have forced the closure of key border crossings and disrupted port operations, resulting in significant economic losses, estimated at over $388 millions.
- Security Threats: The government's deployment of the military to disperse protests has led to casualties, and the opposition has accused security forces of using live ammunition.
- Escalating Tensions: The government's rhetoric has become increasingly aggressive, with Frelimo Cidade de Maputo accusing protest leaders of fomenting an insurrection and attempting a coup d'état.
✓ Potential Outcomes:
- The #Constitutional Council may amend the election results to reduce Frelimo's victory margin or award opposition parties more seats in the legislature.
- A major crackdown by security forces could escalate violent unrest and worsen stability.
- The opposition's refusal to accept the Constitu
It's good that Donald J. Trump will be the President of United States Of America and will continue where he left to get rid of The Establishment. The Democrats just created a mess in the geopolitical world within a short space of time. When Joe Biden came into power with his #WarOnTerror Agenda he has enabled the mass killings in Ukraine VS Russia WAR then went ahead to the mass killings in Gaza Province.
This has been a setback after President Donald Trump moved for the withdrawal of U.S. Army from Kabul, Afghanistan and Damascus, Syria. We have published a chapter as Zimpro World Online News #ItsAWAR on this. We just hope that Donald Trump President will visit President Vladimir Putin again to propose a peace settlement between the two countries. Once peace is on the table, the comedian President Zelensky. Ukraine will win 🇺🇦 will have to move towards holding outstanding elections and allow Ukraine.ua to elect a new government of their choice. The positive role of U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) should be of creating peace than #WAR and investment opportunities for human resource development as proposed by Donald Trump the Great.
The truth in the video needs to be shared to restore global peace ✌🏾
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Meet Team BWgovernment: President Duma Gideon Boko Announces Cabinet Ministers. 👌🏾
Office of the President Duma Gideon Boko has announced six cabinet ministers, with additional appointments to be made throughout the week.
✓ Cabinet Ministers:
- Vice President and Finance Minister: Ndaba Gaolatlhe
- Minister of Health: Dr. Stephen Modise
- Assistant Minister of Health: Lawrence Ookeditse
- Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education: Nono Kgafela-Mokoka
- Minister of Lands and Agriculture: Dr. Micus Chimbombi
- Assistant Minister of Lands and Agriculture: Dr. Edwin Dikoloti
- Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs: Lesego Chombo
- Minister of International Relations: Dr. Phenyo Butale - Gaborone Central MP
Gaborone, Botswana continues to make strides under President Boko's leadership. As an AfCFTA member country, Botswana Tourism aims to foster economic growth and cooperation within the African Union continent. With this new cabinet, the country is poised for progress and development.
Would you like to know more about President Boko's vision for Botswana Aviation or the AfCFTA's impact on Africa economies? Stay tuned to Zimpro World Online News, unlike the South African Government #GNU 75 seater, it's possible that plans of a few cabinet (probably 15 or less) members will be implemented 🤞🏾
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Meet Lesego Chombo, Botswana's New Minister of Youth and Gender
Lesego Chombo, a 26-year-old attorney and former Miss botswana 2022 and Miss World Africa 2024, has been appointed minister of youth and gender.
Chombo's appointment by President Duma Gideon Boko has sparked continent-wide conversations, earning praise for her youthful perspective in leadership.
"I'm grateful to serve young people and be part of the movement towards a better Botswana," Chombo said.
Congratulations, Minister Lesego Atie Omaatla Chombo!
For more on Minister Chombo's vision and initiatives, consider checking online for the latest updates.
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I went to #AI to get more clarity about this #China_Africa_Summit and asked:-
Me: Is #AU relevant when heads of states are attending the Africa China Summit when Chinese leadership is led by her president
AI: The African Union (AU) plays a crucial role in the Africa-China Summit, even when heads of state are attending and the Chinese leadership is led by their President. Here's why:
1. #Collective_representation: The AU represents the collective interests of African countries, ensuring a united front in negotiations with China.
2. #Policy_coordination: The AU helps coordinate policies and positions among member states, fostering a cohesive approach to Africa-China relations.
3. #Agenda_setting: The AU contributes to setting the agenda for the summit, ensuring that African priorities and concerns are addressed.
4. #Technical_support: The AU provides technical support and expertise, helping member states navigate complex negotiations and agreements.
5. #Followup_and_implementation: The AU facilitates follow-up and implementation of summit outcomes, ensuring that commitments are translated into action.
6. #Institutional_memory: The AU maintains institutional memory, providing continuity and consistency in Africa-China relations.
7. #Support_for_member_states: The AU offers support and capacity-building programs for member states, enhancing their ability to engage effectively with China.
While heads of state attend the summit, the AU's presence ensures that African interests are represented collectively and that the continent speaks with one voice. The AU's relevance is not diminished by the presence of Chinese leadership or individual heads of state. Instead, it complements their efforts, ensuring a comprehensive and coordinated approach to Africa-China relations.
Me: If African leadership is united, why is it not represented by one leader as in AU Chairperson
AI: While the African Union (AU) Chairperson represents the continent, there are reasons why Afric
#FOCAC_2024: Strengthening #China_Africa ties for a shared future as China rolls out red carpet for African leaders 🤔
China rolled out the red carpet on Monday for leaders from across Africa, seeking to deepen ties with the resource-rich continent it has furnished with billions in loans for infrastructure and development. Beijing has said this week's #China_Africa_Forum will be its largest #diplomatic event since the #pandemic, with more than a dozen leaders and delegations expected.
China has sent hundreds of thousands of workers to Africa to build its #mega_projects while tapping the #continent's vast natural resources including #copper, #gold, #lithium and #rareearth minerals. Its huge loans have funded infrastructure but also stoked controversy by saddling countries with huge debts. China, the world's No. 2 economy, is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade hitting $167.8 billion in the first half of this year, according to Chinese state media.
Security is tight across Beijing, with roads and bus stops bedecked with banners declaring China and Africa are "joining hands for a brighter future." Among the leaders in the capital is South African Government President Cyril Ramaphosa, who arrived early on Monday for a four-day trip during which he will also visit the southern tech powerhouse city of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. Trade between China and South Africa soared to $38.8 billion in 2023, according to the South African presidency.
Ramaphosa met Chinese leader 习近平 Xi Jinping on Monday, state news agency China Xinhua News said. #China and #South_Africa are expected to sign a number of agreements focused on "enhancing economic cooperation and the implementation of technical cooperation," Ramaphosa's office said. Expanding influence Xi also met Betandyou DR Congo President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi on Monday, state news agency Xinhua Mall said. China has a significant presence in the DRC, where it is keen on tapping vast natural re
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African leaders and spouses pose for family photo with #Chinese President 习近平 Xi Jinping and Madam Peng Liyuan at #FOCAC2024 Beijing Summit.
African #leaders are currently in #China for a high-level meeting with President Xi Jinping at the #China_Africa_Summit, taking place from September 4 to 6.
This meeting signifies Beijing, China's ongoing efforts to strengthen ties and expand its influence on the continent amidst increasing tensions with Western nations.
Discussions at the summit will focus on policies and cooperation agreements that will shape the future relations between Africa and China for the coming years.
To understand about FOCAC: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forum_on_China%E2%80%93Africa_Cooperation
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South African Government 🇿🇦 Update 🤔
President Cyril Ramaphosa, joined by Paul Mashatile Deputy President, chairs a special Extended Cabinet meeting to provide clarity on the workings of Cabinet, Cabinet Committees and the functioning of Cabinet as a collective.
South Africa’s government of national unity (GNU) is ready for BUSINESS. Will they fastrack service delivery from Local Municipality and fix the mess that is happening there? Will the objectives of Government of National Unity حكومة الوحدة الوطنية cascade to all government structures in serving the people who entrusted them with the dole? Is this the changes that Azanians have been waiting for in the last 30 years? Will this unity government achieve social cohesion and economic emancipation in our lifetime?
The people are WAITING! When we see the Jakaranda Residence see their trees 🌴 blossom in September/ October, citizens and residents ✍🏿 expect to eat the fruits of those changes, not stories of effects of climate change 🤔.
A NEW era begins in We Are South Africans will be watching for the development team of this country AFRICA FACTS ZONE 🫵🏿
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The movement of African to Europe because of failing political leaders will not stop now.
The migration of Africans to Europe is a complex issue driven by various factors, including political instability, conflict, economic hardship, and social inequality. Unfortunately, the trend is likely to continue unless there are significant changes in Africa's political landscape and economic development.
AFRICA FACTS ZONE Some of the push factors driving African migration include:
1. Political instability and conflict
2. #Corruption and #poor_governance
3. Economic hardship and #poverty
4. Lack of #education and #job_opportunities
5. Social inequality and #discrimination
To stem the tide of migration, African leaders must work towards:
1. Strengthening #democratic institutions and good governance.
2. Promoting economic #development and job creation.
3. Improving access to education and #healthcare.
4. Addressing social #inequality and #discrimination.
5. Resolving conflicts and promoting #peace and #stability.
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International #cooperation and #support from European countries and other #global_partners are also crucial in addressing the root causes of #migration and providing #assistance to African countries to achieve sustainable #development and #prosperity. The process of fast-tracking the payment of reparations to African #civil_society groups and individuals, not to governments will encourage #reconciliation and #debate on the effects of slavery as it became the case with the #jewish_holocaust. The European Parliament will have to acknowledge that #colonialism, #imperialism, #slavery and #apartheid were crimes against humanity and redress has to happen.
As the world moves towards restoration, African politicians will have stop being puppets of the west and start prioritising policies aimed at fixing the mess. Employees have to be shareholders of their labour efforts and move towards implementation of ensuring that at least 60% of profits gained remai
Interesting development! New United Kingdom leader Keir Starmer declares Rwanda deportation plan 'dead and buried.' 🫡🌍
Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday he would scrap a controversial plan to fly thousands of #asylum seekers from #Britain to #Rwanda in his first major policy announcement since winning a landslide election victory.
The previous Conservative Party government first announced the plan in 2022 to send #migrants who arrived in Britain without permission to the East African Community nation, saying it would put an end to asylum seekers arriving on small boats.
AFRICA FACTS ZONE But no one was sent to Kigali, Rwanda under the plan because of years of legal challenges.
At his first press conference since becoming prime minister, Starmer said that the Rwanda policy would be scrapped because only about 1% of #asylum_seekers would have been removed and it would have failed to act as a deterrent.
"The Rwanda scheme was dead and buried before it started. It's never been a deterrent," Starmer said. "I'm not prepared to continue with gimmicks that don't act as a deterrent."
Labour Party Starmer won one of the largest parliamentary majorities in modern British #history on Friday, making him the most powerful British leader since former Prime Minister Tony Blair, but he faces a number of challenges, including improving struggling public services and reviving a weak #economy.
At the press conference in 10 Downing Street, Starmer answered about a dozen questions and was repeatedly asked about how and when he would start delivering on his promises to fix the nation's problems, but he gave few specifics about what he planned. Continue reading.. https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/new-uk-pm-starmer-confirms-end-rwanda-asylum-deportation-scheme-2024-07-06/ 🌍
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