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By George Swarei Harare, 9 May 2025 – The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with Zimbabwe, marking this year’s Europe Day celebrations with a strong emphasis on trade, investment, and sustainable development. Under the banner “Global Gateway: Powered by the Private Sector,” the EU used the occasion to announce the first-ever EU–Zimbabwe…
By Lovemore Chazingwa The worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, inflicted by Israel, has drawn strong condemnation from experts and international voices, who are calling for immediate action from world leaders and global institutions. The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Zimbabwe, led by the outspoken Ambassador Dr. Tamer Almassri, has been unwavering in its…
Ambassador Tamer Almassri By George Swarei HARARE – The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Zimbabwe has issued a scathing condemnation of the Israeli government’s decision to halt humanitarian aid and close all border crossings to the Gaza Strip, labeling it a “crime against humanity.”In a strongly worded statement, Ambassador Tamer Almassri denounced the…
By Rejoyce Chimombe & Austin Chiwara Mozambique, once heralded as a post-conflict model of peacebuilding and democratic progress in Southern Africa, now faces a crisis that threatens to undermine the very foundations of its democracy. The country’s recent elections—including the 2019 general elections, the 2023 local elections, and the controversial 2024 general elections—have been marred…
Ambassador Tamer Almassri By George Swarei The Embassy of the State of Palestine has strongly condemned what it describes as the systematic torture and martyring of at least 58 Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody. According to the Embassy, hundreds more remain unaccounted for, with Israel refusing to disclose their whereabouts or condition. Autopsies performed on…
Ambassador Tamer Almassri By George Swarei The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Zimbabwe has strongly denounced reported efforts by former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza and relocate them to Jordan and Egypt. The Embassy described the alleged plan as a grave violation…
Palestinian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Dr Tamer Almassri By George Swarei Harare, Zimbabwe – Palestinian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Tamer Almassri, has strongly condemned the intensifying Israeli military operations in the West Bank, where relentless attacks on refugee camps and towns have left over 25 Palestinians dead, with dozens injured and detained. The offensive, now in its…
By Munyaradzi Munaro As I stepped into the Tawalso conference in Turkey, I was met with a sense of urgency and determination. The theme, “The Palestinian Narrative: The New Era,” resonated deeply with the over 700 delegates from 53 countries gathered to discuss the pressing issues surrounding the Palestinian narrative in the media. The timing…
Ambassador Tamer Almassri By George Swarei The Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri, has condemned an Israeli airstrike on a tent camp in Gaza’s al-Mawasi region, which reportedly killed at least 21 people and injured over 80 others. The victims, according to Palestinian accounts, were predominantly women and children. The…
By George Swarei Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe and the European Union (EU) on Thursday embarked on a new era of collaboration as the inaugural session of the Zimbabwe-EU Partnership Dialogue convened in Harare. The platform, inspired by the Samoa Agreement that succeeded the Cotonou Agreement, aims to foster sustainable development and mutual understanding between Zimbabwe and…