Stupidest War on the Planet Engulfs Two Poor Nations
A border war between Ethiopia and Eritrea, called the stupidest war on the planet by a diplomat, has escalated amid famine fears. Ethiopian forces pushed into Eritrean territory as hundreds of thousands flee, with leaders Issaias Afwerki and Meles Zenawi pointed to as the main actors. U N and U S efforts failed to stop the fighting, now described as the saddest international clash in years.
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Zimbabwe politics and economy face collapse amid violence
Harare grapples with rising political violence and a collapsing economy as Mugabe’s Zanu PF clings to power. About 23 opposition supporters killed and thousands tortured as 50 percent unemployment looms. The Movement for Democratic Change rises as a major challenge amid farm invasions and farm owner reprisals.
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