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Zimbabwe Returns Seized Farms in Landmark Reversal

May 8, 2026
Zimbabwe has begun returning foreign-owned farms that were seized more than 25 years ago under its controversial land reform programme, marking a significant policy shift aimed at resolving long-standing property disputes and restoring investor confidence. The government said it will

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Zimbabwe Returns Seized Farms in Landmark Reversal

May 8, 2026
Zimbabwe has begun returning foreign-owned farms that were seized more than 25 years ago under its controversial land reform programme, marking a significant policy shift aimed at resolving long-standing property disputes and restoring investor confidence. The government said it will pay $146 million in compensation for 67 farms linked to owners from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the former

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Zimbabwe Returns Seized Farms in Landmark Reversal

May 8, 2026
Zimbabwe has begun returning foreign-owned farms that were seized more than 25 years ago under its controversial land reform programme, marking a significant policy shift aimed at resolving long-standing property disputes and restoring investor confidence. The government said it will pay $146

African Nations Warn Migrants as South Africa Violence Spreads

May 8, 2026
A growing wave of anti-immigrant violence in South Africa has triggered urgent travel warnings from several African governments, as tensions over migration, unemployment and social inequality spill into streets and homes, leaving foreign nationals increasingly fearful for their safety. Governments including Kenya,

China Sentences Former Defence Chiefs In Military Purge

May 8, 2026
China has sentenced two former defence ministers to death with a two-year reprieve in one of the most dramatic escalations yet of President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign, as the country’s military leadership faces an unprecedented political and institutional purge. State news

US Intercepts Iranian Oil Tanker Amid Rising Tensions

May 7, 2026
United States forces have reportedly intercepted and disabled a Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the strategic waters of the Gulf of Oman, in a dramatic escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran following renewed warnings from former President Donald Trump about potential large-scale

Russia Issues Evacuation Warning Over Kyiv Threat

May 7, 2026
Russia has issued a formal warning advising foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations to consider withdrawing non-essential personnel from Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, amid rising fears of a potential escalation tied to upcoming World War II commemorations. The advisory comes as tensions intensify

Trump Halts Naval Escort Mission Near Hormuz

May 7, 2026
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced a suspension of U.S. naval escort operations for commercial vessels affected by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, in what officials describe as a move aimed at creating space for renewed diplomatic
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