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AU failing to rein in rogue regimes: Zapu - NewsDay Zimbabwe

In a statement yesterday to commemorate Africa Day, Zapu spokesperson Mso Ndlovu said the 59th Africa Day celebrations were taking place as rogue regimes calling themselves liberation movements were busy violating citizens’ rights.

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