The Church of England owes Zimbabwe more than an apology
From colonial conquest to cover-ups, the Church’s power in Africa was built on empire, silence and denial.

From colonial conquest to cover-ups, the Church’s power in Africa was built on empire, silence and denial.

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Jo Stak used to sing in Mandarin and get stopped by fans on the streets of Shanghai. That changed when he came home.
Replacing Mnangagwa with another corrupt elite will not deliver the change Zimbabweans demand and need.
Land reform is not a threat, but a demand for justice. The global community must treat it as such.
An internal split in the ruling ZANU-PF party is driving fears of a possible coup attempt.
Police say suspects in custody among 200 people who gathered at Harare’s Freedom Square and threw stones at officers.
With high inflation and a struggling economy, civil servants say they need secret side hustles to make ends meet.

The International Olympic Committee elected Kirsty Coventry as its first female president with a single round of voting.
South Africa’s military has enhanced border operations along the Limpopo River to halt smugglers and illegal crossings.
Rashid takes 11 wickets in the match to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win in the series after the first Test ended in a draw.
Anglican and Catholic churches must not forget or ignore the abuse predatory priests inflicted on boys across Africa.