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NIAS Area Studies
AFRICA MONITOR
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IN BRIEF
by Anu Maria Joseph
Zimbabwe: President opens Chinese-built new parliament
On 16 November, Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangawa formally opened a new 650-seat parliament in the capital, Harare. Manangagwa used the occasion to deliver a state of the nation address. The state-run Herald newspaper reported that the finance minister will present the 2023 national budget the next day. The project has been funded by China as a gift to Zimbabwe. ("Zimbabwe to open new Chinese-built parliament," BBC, 21 November 2022)
DR Congo: Peace talks with rebels postponed
On 21 November, BBC reported that peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo government and rebel groups have been postponed. The talks were scheduled to begin on 21 November in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The organisers of the Inter-Congolese peace dialogue said that they are trying to build a favourable environment to conduct the peace talks. Earlier this week, the clashes resumed in Rutshuru territory, towards the North Kivu province. ("DR Congo peace talks with rebels delayed," BBC, 21 November 2022)