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The release of the results from Zimbabwe's general election has been postponed by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) due to concerns raised by the opposition. The ZEC has not specified a new release date but anticipates that it will be sometime within the next week. The opposition has alleged numerous irregularities in the election, including claims of voter intimidation and ballot box tampering. Additionally, they have called for the resignation of Priscilla Chigumba, the chairperson of the ZEC. While the ZEC refutes these allegations of irregularities, it acknowledges the seriousness of the opposition's concerns and has initiated an investigation into the matter. The delay in result disclosure has heightened tensions within Zimbabwe. The opposition has called for protests, and instances of violence have been reported in certain regions of the country. The government, in response, has called for calm and expressed its commitment to respecting the people's will. Backgr...

A tragic stampede at the Mahamasina Municipal Stadium in Antananarivo, Madagascar has resulted in the loss of at least 12 lives and left dozens more injured. The incident unfolded during an attempt to enter the stadium for a local football match on August 26, 2023. The stadium, hosting a football match between AS Adema and SOE Antananarivo, became the site of the disaster when a dense crowd attempted to pass through a narrow entrance. Unable to accommodate the influx of people, the gate gave way, leading to a horrific stampede in which individuals were crushed or injured. As of August 27, 2023, the death toll continues to rise, with confirmed casualties reaching a minimum of 12 and over 50 individuals receiving medical treatment for their injuries. This stampede is a grave tragedy for Madagascar, marking another painful event in a series of recent calamities. In July 2023, a cyclone claimed the lives of at least 30 individuals and displaced numerous others. In the same month, a prison ...