27 Churchgoers Killed in Minibus-Truck Crash in Central Zimbabwe
The minibus was full of churchgoers when it collided with a truck in central Zimbabwe. 27 people died in the crash, according to police.
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Zimbabwe ferry accident death toll rises to 44 on Lake Kariba
The death toll in yesterday's ferry accident in Zimbabwe has risen to 44.
World
Harsh criticism of restricted aid: "Abandoning"
Aid to five countries is being cut in favor of Ukraine. Aid organizations and the opposition are strongly critical of the government's decision. They are abandoning the democracy movements that they have supported for a long time with good results, says Mattias Brunander at Diakonia.
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Sweden is phasing out aid – embassies are being closed
The government is phasing out aid to Bolivia, Liberia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Mozambique. At the same time, embassies in three of the countries are being closed. Our task is to make tough decisions, says Minister of Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (M) at a press conference.
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Intensive diplomacy while rebels threaten Kinshasa
Intensive diplomacy is underway to resolve the crisis in eastern Congo-Kinshasa. Several countries are now considering withdrawing their forces from the war-torn area, according to sources in South African media. At the same time, the M23 rebels are threatening to continue their offensive against the capital Kinshasa.
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