Zambia's attorney general demands access to Lungu’s body

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Zambia's Attorney General has demanded access to the late Edgar Lungu's body for identification and authentication purposes.

Mulilo Kabesha, through the lawyers representing the state in South Africa, has warned that failure to grant access will prompt them to seek an order from the Pretoria High Court.

Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba detained

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Faith Zaba, editor of the Zimbabwe Independent, was detained this week after publishing a satirical column that mocked President Emmerson Mnangagwa and referred to Zimbabwe as a "mafia state." 

US demands public student socials

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The U.S. State Department has announced that all foreign nationals applying for student and exchange visitor visas must make their social media accounts public as part of new vetting procedures.

Venezuela's Maduro calls for urgent peace summit

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The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has called for an urgent Summit for Peace and Against War in the wake of recent developments in the Middle East.

Maduro says the summit should be held as soon as possible in light of the growing danger of a conflict that could trigger a global nuclear war.

Commonwealth Secretary-General Honours Namibian Heroes

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As the Commonwealth Business Summit officially concluded on Friday, Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey, accompanied by Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, paid tribute to Namibia's national heroes at the Heroes Acre.

China Grants Zero-Tariff Access to Products from 53 African Countries

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The Chinese government announced that it would allow products from 53 African countries, including Namibia, to access the Chinese market with zero tariffs. 

The move is aimed at fostering economic growth and strengthening diplomatic relations between Africa and China.