Zimbabwe: Police Defy Mnangagwa, Ban MDC Demo

Police have banned the planned demonstration by the MDC which was set for this Friday, defying President Emmerson Mnangagwa who gave the nod for the opposition to proceed with its protest.

The MDC had called for the demonstration to register its growing disgruntlement over the fast deteriorating economic situation in the country as well as pressure Mnangagwa to convene "genuine" dialogue meant to remedy the situation.

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