Sarah Kimani

I’m so sorry to learn that we have lost another Ethiopian victim of yesterday’s attack who was in ICU at Black Lion Hospital. My sincere sympathy and condolences to the family, friends & all Ethiopians.

Let us continue to be united and address our differences peacefully. The strongest response to violence is peace. The strongest response to hate is love. God Bless Zimbabwe

While we await further information, my thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this senseless act of violence. The campaign has been conducted in a free and peaceful environment, and we will not allow this cowardly act to get in our way as we move towards elections.

This afternoon, as we were leaving a wonderful rally in Bulawayo, there was an explosion on the stage. Several people were affected by the blast, and I have already been to visit them in the hospital.

Update as of 6pm today: Total casualties: 156 Currently admitted: 54 In critical condition: 9 Death: 1 One person who was in critical condition has improved and transferred to ward.

We strongly condemn the attempted attack on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. This attempted attack bears the signatures of small groups who want to oppose the bold reforms to develop and strengthen national unity initiated by the Prime Minister as soon as he took office. #Ethiopia

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commented for the first time on the bomb blast at White City Stadium which narrowly missed him as he exited the VIP stage. He says he’s not shaken. “It’s not my time. Those who have done it are likely to go before me.”