Politics

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson Resigns After Election Defeat
STOCKHOLM — Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has requested to be relieved of his post after his governing bloc lost its parliamentary majority in the country’s general election. In a letter dated 17 September 2026 and addressed to Riksdag Speaker Andreas Norlén, Kristersson said the election result had created difficult conditions for forming the next

US imposes Visa Restrictions on South Africans Over Racial Discrimination
The measures are linked to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in February 2025.

SABHUKU’S EYE: Munhumutapa- How An Ancient Kingdom Can Speak To A Modern Republic
History cannot simply be reversed. The real possibility is more profound: the recovery of an indigenous philosophy of political authority.

Netherlands Closes Harare Embassy in Global Diplomatic Restructuring Exercise
The Netherlands said it would focus on ensuring a careful transition towards the closure while maintaining cooperation with its networks in the region.

Mashakada Quits MDC After Appointment by Mnangagwa to the ZMC
Mashakada said his resignation should not be interpreted as a dispute with the MDC leadership.

Chamisa Blast Mnanganggwa for Gazetting His birthday a Public Holiday
“Just imagine if every U.S. president had declared his own birthday a national public holiday,” Chamisa said, arguing that the United States could theoretically have dozens of presidential birthday holidays.

Sweden’s Election Too Close to Call as Left Bloc Leads by Three Seats
Voter turnout stood at 80.3%, with more than half of eligible voters casting their ballots in advance, reflecting Sweden's traditionally high civic participation.

Mnangagwa Reshuffles Senior Officials, Appoints New Commission Leaders
The reshuffle comes as the government continues to realign senior administrative and institutional leadership across key state bodies

SA Facilitates Return of Zimbabwean and Nigerian Nationals
A total of 194 Zimbabwean nationals, including 101 minors, were processed and departed for Zimbabwe on Friday.

Algeria Severs Diplomatic Ties With UAE, Orders Airspace Closure
The Algerian Foreign Ministry said the decision was taken "after exhausting all avenues to preserve bilateral relations" with the UAE.