Mnangagwa rejected considering a government of national unity, saying “not that it is a bad idea but it doesn’t assure that there is any need.”
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Chinese Professor Detained During VOA Interview Reportedly Returns Home
Chinese professor taken away by authorities during live TV interview with VOA’s Mandarin nearly two weeks ago, has returned home under strict security.
Voting Underway in Important Mali Presidential Runoff
Malians voted in presidential runoff Sunday amid heavy security to thwart violence, to decide betweeen incumbent Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Soumalia Cisse.
Russian Government Accused of Widespread Practice of Torture
A U.N. watchdog committee said Friday that torture is widely practiced throughout Russia and that perpetrators of these crimes are very rarely punished.
Iranian Police Beat Fans Chanting ‘Death to Dictator’ in Tehran
Security forces beat football fans chanting anti-government slogans at Tehran stadium, in the first confrontation since protests last December.
Malians Goes to Polls Amid Increased Terror Threats
Malians will go to the polls in runoff presidential election on Sunday with threats of terror attacks on their minds just as during the first round.
Upheaval in Ethiopia’s Somali Region Tests PM’s Reforms
Tension continues to run high in Ethiopia’s Somali region after federal and regional forces clashed last week, and the step down of the regional president.
Thousands of Chinese Muslims Risk All to Protest Mosque Destruction
Thousands gathered at a mosque in northwestern China Friday to protest its planned demolition in a rare, public pushback to the government.
VIDEO: President Ortega’s Violent Crackdown On Protests
On August 8th an expert panel met to discuss how in recent months Nicaragua has become a new and acute source of instability in the Western hemisphere.
Congo’s Kabila Won’t Run Again for Presidency
DRC President Joseph Kabila says he will not seek re-election. This is set to be the first peaceful transition of power since independence.