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People plays soccer at sunset at the beach in Libreville, Gabon, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. Libreville is holding the African Cup of Nations Final match on Sunday between Egypt and Cameroon, at the Stade de l'Amitie. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

Beautiful game? Not for exploited soccer players in Africa

By GERALD IMRAY and ENOCK MUCHINJO - Associated Press

Pastor Evan Mawarire told the Atlantic Council on Wednesday that Zimbabweans have run out of patience with President Robert Mugabe. (Associated Press)

Evan Mawarire, #ThisFlag movement leader, challenges Robert Mugabe’s reign in Zimbabwe

By David R. Sands - The Washington Times

South Africa goalkeeper Roxanne Barker tries to grab the ball as Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo goes for a header during the opening match of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament between Sweden and South Africa at the Rio Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

No riches, but respect for Zimbabwe soccer team at Olympics

By ENOCK MUCHINJO - Associated Press

Janine Beckie scores twice, Canada beats Zimbabwe 3-1

Associated Press

Vendors selling fruit from their push carts on the streets of Harare, Sunday, May 1, 2016, as Zimbabwe joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Workers Day, which is held annually to recognise the economic and social achievements of workers globally. According the African Development Bank statistics, over two thirds of the country's population are employed in the 'informal' sector.(AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

Zimbabwe economic crisis deepening, IMF report says

By David R. Sands - The Washington Times

FILE- In this Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 file photo dentist Walter Palmer, arrives back at his office following a lunch break in Bloomington, Minn. A Zimbabwe Cabinet minister said Monday Oct. 12, 2015 that the country is no longer pressing for Palmer's extradition following the hunting and killing a well-known lion called Cecil. (AP Photo/Jim Mone-File)

Walter Palmer, Minnesota dentist, won’t be charged in deer herding complaint

By Kyle Potter - Associated Press

Dentist Walter Palmer, who returned to his practice, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, in Bloomington, Minn., arrives back to his office following a lunch break. Palmer, after weeks out of the public eye, was the subject of an international uproar after he was identified as the hunter who killed the famous lion Cecil, in Zimbabwe. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Walter Palmer, American dentist who killed Cecil the Lion, won’t face charges in Zimbabwe

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Dentist Walter Palmer enters his dental practice on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, in Bloomington, Minn. Palmer returned to his practice after weeks out of the public eye. He was the subject of an international uproar after he was identified as the hunter who killed the famous lion in Zimbabwe. (Glen Stubbe/Star Tribune via AP)

Walter Palmer, hunter of Cecil the lion, returns to work amid protests

By Kyle Potter - Associated Press

In this image taken from a November 2012 video made available by Paula French, a well-known, protected lion known as Cecil strolls around in Hwange National Park, in Hwange, Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe's wildlife minister says extradition is being sought for Walter Palmer, the American dentist who killed Cecil. On Saturday, poachers killed Jericho, Cecil's brother. (Paula French via AP)

Cecil the lion extradition request from Zimbabwe likely going nowhere

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Women place a sign outside Dr. Walter James Palmer's dental office in Bloomington, Minn., on July 29, 2015. Mr. Palmer reportedly paid $50,000 to track and kill Cecil, a black-maned lion, just outside Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. (Associated Press)

Cecil the lion killer Walter Palmer grants interview, set to return to dental practice

By Brian Bakst - Associated Press

Zimbabwean authorities have asked millions of unemployed citizens with college degrees to register as part of president Robert Mugabe's plan to export educated workers. (Associated Press)

Robert Mugabe’s plan to save Zimbabwe: Export highly educated workers

By Frank Chikowore - Special to The Washington Times

United Parcel Service driver Albert Palafox makes a delivery in Palo Alto, Calif. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

UPS stands firm amid Cecil uproar, will continue shipping big-game trophies

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

In this image taken from a November 2012 video made available by Paula French, a well-known, protected lion known as Cecil strolls around in Hwange National Park, in Hwange, Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe's wildlife minister says extradition is being sought for Walter Palmer, the American dentist who killed Cecil. On Saturday, poachers killed Jericho, Cecil's brother. (Paula French via AP)

Cecil the lion’s brother, Jericho, shot by poachers; uncle had protected Cecil’s cubs

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

Local authorities allege that Cecil the lion was lured from a protected area and killed in early July, and Zimbabwean conservationists said Minnesota dentist Walter Palmer allegedly paid $50,000 to kill the lion. Two Zimbabwean men are scheduled to appear in court for their role in the hunt. (Screen grab from YouTube)

Walter Palmer, dentist who shot Cecil the lion, sought by Zimbabwe officials

By Farai Mutsaka - Associated Press

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe chants the party slogan during celebrations to mark his 91st birthday in the resort town of Victoria Falls, Saturday Feb, 28, 2015. Mugabe turned 91 on the 21st of February to become the worlds oldest leader with his supporters saying they will back him to run his full term until 2018 and beyond despite nagging questions about his health. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

Robert Mugabe turns 91, celebrates with anti-white tirade at $1.2M party

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

A police officer smiles after stopping a vehicle in Harare, Friday, Oct. 3, 2014 on World Smile Day. According to Zimbabwe's deputy Minster of Home Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi whose ministry is in charge of the police, the hospitality agency would conduct &quot;smiling&quot; training sessions to make the law enforcers friendlier towards tourists and motorists. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

Zimbabwe police are told to smile

By FARAI MUTSAKA - Associated Press

The radio station was a thorn in the side of Zimbabwe's ruling African National Union-Patriotic Front party, and its longtime leader, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. (Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

Lack of funds silences voice of opposition in Robert Mugabe’s Zimbabwe

By Geoff Hill - Special to The Washington Times