Zimbabweans are set to vote for a new president amidst challenges, including an economic downturn and reports of opposition suppression. Over six million citizens have registered to cast their votes at 12,000 polling stations countrywide. Although there are eleven presidential candidates, the two leading contenders are the incumbent, Emmerson Mnangagwa of ZANU-PF, and Nelson Chamisa […]
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