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 When people talk about “guns in the wrong hands,” they usually mean the risks that come up when firearms are accessed or used by people who are likely to cause harm—intentionally or accidentally. Here’s a clear, high-level way to look at it: Why it’s a problem Increased violence: Guns make conflicts far more deadly when used in crimes or impulsive situations. Accidents: Unsecured firearms can lead to accidental injuries, especially involving kids or teens. Suicide risk: Easy access to guns raises the danger during moments of crisis. Theft and trafficking: Poor storage can allow guns to be stolen and end up in criminal circulation. Common ways guns end up in the “wrong hands” Unsafe storage (unlocked, loaded, or accessible at home) Illegal sales or straw purchasing (someone buying a gun for another person) Theft from homes or cars Lack of training or oversight What helps reduce the risk Safe storage: Locked, unloaded, with ammunition stored separately. Education: Teaching ...
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Zimbabwean political rivals put on a show at Hichilema inauguration

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 24 August 2021 - 22:48

BY LENIN NDEBELE
Zimbabwean opposition Movement For Democratic Change (MDC) leader Nelson Chamisa.
INSPIRED Zimbabwean opposition Movement For Democratic Change (MDC) leader Nelson Chamisa.
Image: Reuters/Philimon Bulawayo

Zimbabwe’s ruling party Zanu-PF and its biggest rival back home, the MDC Alliance, put on a show in Lusaka as they battled to outdo each other on who was closer to Zambia’s new president.

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Hakainde Hichilema, Zambia’s president, broke away from tradition to invite rival political parties from mainly Zimbabwe, SA, Tanzania and Botswana — because “they chose the hard path of supporting our UPND [United Party for National Development] struggles when others refused to associate with us in the opposition”.

Seemingly to set the record straight, Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa told the state media that he had had a long telephone conversation with “HH”, and they are somewhat related as his Hichilema’s wife was from the same hometown.

“The president-elect phoned me. I realised that we are related. In fact, his wife Mutinta Hichilema and I grew up in the same town of Mumbwa, west of Lusaka,” said Mnangagwa.

Then MDC Alliance president Nelson Chamisa and his deputy Tendai Biti, before take-off, posted a video message about their trip to the inauguration.

“We are going to celebrate in Zambia and also tap into the anointing and make sure that it spreads across Southern Africa,” said Chamisa.

But it was Hichilema’s hug with Tendai Biti after the latter went to the podium at the National Heroes Stadium to congratulate the new president that got loud cheers.

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Biti was followed by Mmusi Maimane, leader of One South African Movement, who later tweeted: “I am telling you. There’s a wind blowing across Sadc. Across Africa.”

Speaking to journalists in Zambia, Chamisa said he was happy for Hichilema because they faced the same predicament from oppressive regimes. He said he still faces the same but he will overcome.

“I as leader of the alternative [in Zimbabwe] I have never appeared or been interviewed on state television. It’s a big issue but with that blackout we are still standing and very active. We are using community-based communication through our structures and social media. We try to reach out to people,” he said.

The Zambian state broadcaster offered to give Chamisa a platform if he was sidelined back home.

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