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Several opposition supporters in Zimbabwe and other apolitical citizens claim to have been abducted and beaten by the military during the post-election opposition demonstrations of August, 1. “Jules,” says he was beaten up in a township bar on the weekend that followed. Like him “Winston”, tells the horror he experienced that day. The military clampdown of protesters on August 1st ...

Barely twenty-four hours after refusing him asylum, Zambian authorities have deported former Zimbabwean minister of finance Tendai Biti, his lawyer has confirmed. Zambia took the action despite a High Court order against the move. Zambia’s Foreign Minister on Wednesday told the BBC that they had refused to offer asylum to the opposition leader and former Finance Minister. Joe Malanji said Biti had ...

MANCHESTER UNITED want Harry Maguire – and is this the Leicester star pictured with the club’s red shirt? Manchester United have spent the summer pursuing a deal for Maguire, despite Leicester City’s adamance he is not for sale at any price. The England international is their top target with deals for Toby Alderweireld, Yerry Mina and Jerome Boateng failing to ...

Snapchat is often name-dropped as being the must-have app for Millennials and their younger Generation Z cohorts, but new figures are causing concern that it could already have peaked… Snapchat is often name-dropped as being the must-have app for Millennials and their younger Generation Z cohorts, but new figures are causing concern that it could already have peaked. For the ...

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho does not expect to add to his squad as the Premier League transfer window closes on Thursday, despite warning a difficult season lies ahead for the English giants without further recruits. For the first time the Premier League deadline has been moved forward to the day before the season kicks off when United host Leicester ...

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois officially signed a six-year deal with Real Madrid on Thursday, ending his seven-year spell at Chelsea. The Belgium number one, 26, completed his move to the Spanish capital hours after Chelsea confirmed Real midfielder Mateo Kovacic had joined on loan… Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois officially signed a six-year deal with Real Madrid on Thursday, ending his seven-year spell ...

MANCHESTER UNITED don’t have a chance in competing with Liverpool and Manchester City for the Premier League title due to their summer spending. That’s the claim of Manchester United legend Paul Scholes. Jose Mourinho’s side have acquired three new players during the transfer window – Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant – while their rivals have splashed the cash. Liverpool ...

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Rio Ferdinand says “carnage” is about to happen on transfer deadline day as the Red Devils aim to sign at least one player before the window closes. Maguire to Manchester Utd is a great move says expert This is a modal window. Manchester United have signed Brazilian midfielder Fred, Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot and goalkeeper Lee Grant ...

HIS STORY IS BREAKING, PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES Democratic of Congo’s ruling party on Wednesday named a candidate for long delayed elections due to hold in December this year. Today was the deadline slated by the elections body, CENI, for submission of candidature. The candidate is in the person of Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary, a former minister of interior. His ...

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho fears the club fail in a bid to raid one of Tottenham, Barcelona or Leicester before the transfer deadline. Manchester United manager Mourinho wants to sign a centre-back with three players on his list of potential reinforcements. The Red Devils are keen on Tottenham’s Toby Alderwiereld, Leicester’s Harry Maguire and Barcelona’s Yerry Mina – but ...