Tinotenda Hove - The Palestinian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri, has strongly condemned a recent Israeli airstrike that claimed the lives of nine children belonging to prominent Gaza pediatrician, Dr. Alaa al-Najjar. The tragic incident occurred at the Nasser Medical Complex, where the children were killed while their mother…
Tense Exchange: Trump Confronts Ramaphosa Over Persecution Of White Farmers In SA
Tinotenda Hove -In a tense and unexpected exchange at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with controversial accusations that white farmers in South Africa are being systematically targeted, attacked, and killed. The meeting, initially intended to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss trade, was…
“We’re Always Ready”: Ramaphosa Heads to White House Seeking Trade Reset with Trump
Tinotenda Hove - President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to arrive at the White House at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday for a closely watched bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting is expected to focus on revitalizing trade ties, investment cooperation, and broader diplomatic relations between South Africa…
Putin, Trump To Meet Over War In Ukraine
Tinotenda Hove -U.S. President Donald Trump stated Thursday that real progress toward ending the war in Ukraine will only be possible after a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin—dismissing ongoing peace talks in Turkey as ineffective. “Nothing is going to move forward until Putin and I sit down face…
Trump Plans To Cut US Funding To African Development Bank
Tinotenda Hove - The United States plans to slash $555 million in contributions to the African Development Bank’s main aid fund, the African Development Fund (ADF), marking a significant shift in U.S. foreign aid policy under the Trump administration. According to a senior official in Washington, D.C., the proposed cuts…
The Election of Pope Leo XIV: A New Chapter
Tinotenda Hove -In a historic moment on Thursday, the Roman Catholic Church joyfully announced the election of its new spiritual leader: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has taken the name Pope Leo XIV. The announcement was made from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti, who…
World’s Oldest Person Dies
Tinotenda Hove - Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian nun recognized as the world’s oldest living person, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at the age of 116. She was born on June 8, 1908, in Rio Grande do Sul and embraced religious life in her twenties, dedicating decades…
Calls Grow for African Pope as Catholic Church Mourns Pope Francis
Tinotenda Hove The death of Pope Francis has ignited global conversations about who will succeed him as the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Among the loudest voices are those calling for the appointment of a Black African pope — a historic first for the church. The Catholic College…
World Mourns Pope Francis
By Tinotenda Hove Pope Francis, the beloved and groundbreaking leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88. His passing came just a day after he appeared from the Apostolic Palace balcony in St. Peter’s Square, smiling and raising his hand in blessing…
Trump Accuses Zelensky of Fueling War…
Tinotenda Hove In a fresh round of controversial remarks, former U.S. President Donald Trump has pointed fingers at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, blaming him—alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Joe Biden—for the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump suggested that Zelensky bears partial responsibility for the deadly conflict, which he…