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Zimbabwe Airport Closure Due to Bomb Scare Cancels President's Conference Speech

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's address at a renewable energy conference was canceled after a bomb scare at Victoria Falls Airport.

  • A bomb scare at Victoria Falls Airport prompted the closure of the facility and the cancellation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's scheduled speech at a renewable energy conference.
  • Authorities received an email claiming a credible bomb/firearm threat, leading to heightened security measures and investigations.
  • The incident caused flight diversions and delays, but no explosives were found, and the situation is under continuous monitoring.
  • Tourist activities in Victoria Falls continue unaffected, with no increased police presence reported.
  • This is not the first security incident involving President Mnangagwa; a 2018 explosion at a campaign rally narrowly missed him but resulted in casualties.
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