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Africa Live: Mugabe daughter named media censor, Nigerian tutor wins £25,000

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (C), lady Grace Mugabe (R) and his daughter Bona (L) attend on February 28, 2015 the celebration of Mugabe's 91st birthday in Victoria Falls.

Zimbabwean president's daughter is appointed to the censorship board, founder of tutorial website in Nigeria wins UK award, and other updates.

  • 24 May 2017

Live Africa Live: Mugabe daughter named media censor, Nigerian tutor wins £25,000

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