Supporters of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change party (MDC) of Nelson Chamisa react as they block a street in Harare, Zimbabwe. Reuters

Africa

Dramatic pictures show violence in Zimbabwe as Zanu PF wins vote

Soldiers fired at protesters and riot police used tear gas and rubber bullets

The National

August 01, 2018

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