Summary

  • Villagers 'storm Grace Mugabe's farm'

  • Mugabe granted immunity

  • Call for Angola's former president to be prosecuted

  • Anglophone MPs halt parliament in Cameroon

  • Denmark apologises to Ghana for slavery

  • Rwanda offers to take 'slave' migrants stuck in Libya

Live Reporting

Natasha Booty and Clare Spencer

  1. 'First photo of Grace Mugabe since crisis'

    People on social media are sharing what they say is the first photo taken of Grace Mugabe since the military takeover in Zimbabwe which resulted in her husband's resignation.

    Some are commenting on her body language.

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    News site Harare 24 has also published the photo.

    We don't know for sure when this was taken.

  2. IMF gives warning on Zimbabwe's economy

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    The IMF has warned that Zimbabwe's economic situation remains very difficult.

    The fund's mission chief for Zimbabwe Gene Leon told Reuters news agency that immediate action was crucial to reduce the deficit, accelerate structural reforms and re-engage with the international community.

    Zimbabwe was once one of Africa's most promising economies, but suffered years of decline under former President Robert Mugabe.

    Mr Mugabe resigned on Tuesday after 37 years in power following pressure from the military, the ruling Zanu-PF party and the people of Zimbabwe.

    People burning cashAFP

    Zimbabwe's currency became worthless under Mugabe

  3. 'Zimbabwe's problem goes beyond jobs'

    Residents buy fruits from a street vendor on November 20, 2017 in Harare.AFP

    Unemployment is reportedly at 90% in Zimbabwe

    Zimbabwe's new leader Emmerson Mnangagwa praised the people of Zimbabwe for their support in removing Robert Mugabe in his speech last night.

    He told a cheering crowd that he had written to Mr Mugabe saying "the people have spoken".

    But Obert Hodzi, a Zimbabwean political analyst, told BBC Newsday that Mr Mnangagwa did not address how he would solve deep rooted problems in the country.

    His message gives mixed feelings. He emphasised jobs and economic development because with 95% unemployment everyone is concerned about getting a job.

    But the Zimbabwean problem goes beyond just jobs.

    I expected him to address how he was going to change the politics of Zimbabwe. And he didn't really touch on that and to me that's a big problem."

  4. Rwanda offers refuge to 'slave' migrants

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    The International Migration Organization says it has gathered evidence of slavery in Libya

    Rwanda has offered to give refuge around 30,000 Africans living in enslaved conditions in Libya.

    The government tweeted a foreign ministry statement last night saying the country was “horrified by the images of the tragedy currently unfolding in Libya”.

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    Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo told the AFP news agency that discussions were on going to how to welcome migrants held captive in Libya.

    It has just been decided so numbers and means are still under discussion but Rwanda estimates the number to be welcomed around 30,000.

    Given Rwanda's political philosophy and our own history, we cannot remain silent when human beings are being mistreated and auctioned off like cattle."

    Last week, the African Union (AU) expressed outrage after footage emerged appearing to show sub-Saharan migrants being sold at slave markets in Libya.

    On the video, released by CNN, young men are seen being auctioned off as farm workers.

    Migrants trying to reach Europe have spoken of being held by smugglers and forced to work for little or no money.

    The footage released by CNN appears to show youths from Niger and other sub-Saharan countries being sold to buyers for about $400 (£300) at undisclosed locations in Libya.

  5. Zimbabwe waits for inauguration

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    Emmerson Mnangagwa (3rd L) speaks to supporters flanked by his wife Auxilia (2nd R) surrounded by their bodyguards at Zimbabwe"s ruling Zanu-PF party headquarters in Harare on November 22, 2017.AFP

    Preparations are getting under way in Zimbabwe for the inauguration tomorrow of the country's new leader Emmerson Mnangagwa.

    Speaking after his return to the country, Mr Mnangagwa thanked people for their support.

    He said he had written to Robert Mugabe to tell him that the people had spoken.

    Mr Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe was experiencing a new and unfolding democracy - and his priority was to rebuild its economy.

    He also praised the army - which intervened after he was sacked by Robert Mugabe - for managing the process peacefully.

    Following his dismissal as vice-president earlier this month, he said he had been airlifted to South Africa in August after being poisoned.

  6. Today's wise words

    Our African proverb of the day:

    A picture taken on May 13, 2015 the Namibia Naukluft National Park near Sesriem shows red dunes of the salt desert of Sosusvlei.AFP

    Don’t gossip in the desert because a bush could be an intruder."

    A Thimbukushu proverb sent by Sau Nanyemba in Rundu, Namibia

    Click here and scroll to the bottom to send us your African proverbs

  7. Good morning

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