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UN chief condemns explosion at election rally in Zimbabwe that injured dozens, including senior politicians

New York, June 25 (IBNS): The UN Secretary-General has condemned an explosion which took place at an election rally in Zimbabwe on Saturday, not long after President Emmerson Mnangagwa left the stage after addressing the crowd, according to news reports.

Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa survives Bulawayo explosion

Bulawayo, June 23 (IBNS):  Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa survived an apparent bomb attack and remained unhurt in Zimbabwe's Bulawayo city on Saturday, media reports said.

UN development official urges greater international support for Zimbabwe

New York, May 25 (IBNS): With a new administration in place and plans to hold free and fair general elections later this year, authorities in Zimbabwe are hoping to see greater international investment in their country, according to the top United Nations official there.

Zimbabwe main opposition leader Tsvangirai succumbs to colon cancer

Harare/Cape Town, Feb 15 (IBNS): Zimbabwe's opposition leader and former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has died. He was aged 65.

Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as Zimbabwe's new president

Harare, Nov 24 (IBNS): Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn-in as the new president of Zimbabwe on Friday.

Zimbabweans cheer as Mugabe steps down as President

Harare, Nov 22 (IBNS): Thousands of Zimbabweans cheered and partied all night long in the national capital after Robert Mugabe stepped down as the country's President, ending a near-four-decade rule.

Robert Mugabe resigns as Zimbabwe's President

Harare, Nov 21 (IBNS): Ending four decades of rule, Robert Mugabe resigned as Zimbabwe’s president on Tuesday.

Zimbabwe: Mugabe refuses to quit, party sets deadline

Harare, Nov 20 (IBNS): Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe can face further humiliation after he refused to quit his post as his party has already set the nonagenarian a deadline, reports said.

Zimbabwe gear up for anti-Mugabe rally

Harare, Nov 18 (IBNS): Amid the chaos surrounding Zimbabwe politics at the moment, the country is gearing up for a mass anti-Mugabe rally on Saturday.

Zimbabwean Army denies coup, says Mugube and family safe

Harare, Nov 15 (IBNS): Amid speculations by political commentators, Zimbabwean Army has denied that the country is facing a coup, while stating that Zimbabwean President Robert Mugube and his family are safe.

In Zimbabwe, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador calls for more protection of child victims of sexual violence

New York, May 9(Just Earth News): Drawing attention to the harrowing traumas of child victims of sexual violence, a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for greater recognition of the fact that it is “not OK” for children to be touched inappropriately as well as for raising awareness among youngsters that under-age sex can lead to pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases.

Zimbabwe facing worst malnutrition rates in 15 years – UNICEF

New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):Zimbabwe is facing its worst malnutrition rates in 15 years, as nearly 33,000 children are in urgent need of treatment for severe acute malnutrition, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).