War Veterans Besiege ZIM Ruling Party HQ*

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War veterans besieged Zimbabwe's ruling party headquarters at the weekend, demanding the sacking of top officials recently given full-time posts there after they were retired from cabinet, reportedly.

They also allegedly tried to seize keys to the offices of some of the officials.

The war veterans accused the officials, including former home affairs minister, Obert Mpofu, former health minister David Parirenyatwa and former defence minister Sydney Sekeramayi of trying to undermine President Emmerson Mnangagwa "and engaging in corrupt activities".

Some were accused of harbouring loyalties to former president Robert Mugabe.

"Our people are suffering; there is no fuel, prices of basic goods are going up every day while these people are here seated and doing nothing. All they do is plot against the president to advance their agenda," war veteran official, Efanos Mudzimunyi said. "We want them out as quickly as possible."

*Buhari Reacts😔 to Tony Anenih’s⚰ Death*

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Anthony Anenih. 
Anenih passed away on Sunday at the age of 85.

A statement signed by Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina and sent to DAILY POST, read: “President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the Anenih family on the death of its beloved patriarch and elder statesman, Chief Anthony Anenih.

“President Buhari also commiserates with the government and people of Edo State and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the passing of their illustrious son and former Chairman, Board of Trustees.

“As a frontline figure in the annals of our country’s political history, the President attests that Chief Anenih lived a life of service, as State Chairman of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN), National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), chieftain of the PDP, and a former Minister of Works.

“President Buhari affirms that across the political spectrum of Nigeria, Chief Anenih was known for his strong views on issues pertaining to the unity and stability of the nation.

“The President prays almighty God to grant Chief Anenih’s soul eternal rest and comfort all who mourn the octogenarian.”

Indonesia🇮🇩 Search Says 'Likely' All 189 Aboard Crashed🛬 Jet Dead⚰*

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Indonesia's search and rescue agency said that all 189 passengers and crew aboard a crashed Indonesian jet were "likely" killed in the accident. On Monday a Lion Air passenger flight from Jakarta, the capital, to the city of Pangkal Pinang off the island of Sumatra, had crashed into the sea. "It has been confirmed that it has crashed," Yusuf Latif, a spokesman for the agency, said by text message when asked about the fate of the Lion Aeroplane. It was not immediately clear how many were on board.

Lion Air Flight JT610 took off around 6:20 am and was due to have landed in the capital of the Bangka-Belitung tin mining hub at 7:20 am, the flight-tracking service showed. The plane, a Boeing 737 Max 8 model, lost contact with the air-traffic controller at 6:33 am, 13 minutes after taking off, the airport authorities said.

*Woman👩 Blows Herself Up😱 in Central Tunis*

According to the state radio, a woman blew herself up in the center of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia on Monday.

A witness reported an explosion on the central Habib Bourguiba avenue where police were cordoning off the area near the capital’s landmark Municipal Theatre.

Emergency services have rushed to the place of the explosion.

Unverified reports from the ground indicate at least one person was killed and several people were wounded.

*China 🇨🇳Acknowledges Diplomatic Contacts with👉 Rajapaksa, Wickremesinghe*

China on Monday said it did not intend to interfere in Sri Lanka’s internal affairs, but was “closely following” the situation in the island nation, and had contacted the leaders involved in the crisis. “China and Sri Lanka are close and friendly neighbours. We are closely following in the changes in the situation in Sri Lanka,” foreign ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said.

“We always follow the principles of non-interference in other countries’ affairs. The changes in Sri Lanka’s situation are its internal affairs,” he added. However, Mr. Lu acknowledged that the Chinese envoy in Colombo had met Mahinda Rajapaksa, who has been appointed Prime Minister by President Maithripala Sirisena.

“We have maintained communication with relevant political parties in Sri Lanka. The Chinese ambassador…met [Mr.]Wikremesinghe [sic] and the new Prime Minister Rajapaksa…”Mr. Lu observed. “We believe that Sri Lanka’s government, political parties and people have enough wisdom to properly deal with the internal situation.”

*Kenya Airways' Maiden Flight✈ Lands In New York🇺🇸 After 31-minute Delay*

Kenya Airways' maiden direct flight to the US has landed at the JF Kennedy International Airport.

The plane carrying 234 passengers landed some minutes after 2pm after it was delayed for 31 minutes.

The plane christened "Magical Kenya" left JKIA on October 28 at 2259 hours, cruising at 888 km/hour.

It was bound to travel 11,800 km in an estimated15-hour journey.

Others on board were US Ambassador Robert Godec and KQ's Chairman Micheal Joseph among other VIP's.