Will survivors of Zimbabwe’s Gukurahundi massacre finally get justice? President Mnangagwa launched initiative to foster healing over 1980s killings, but survivor communities are sceptical. Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2024
What’s behind the latest US sanctions on Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa? Have sanctions ever achieved much in Zimbabwe, and how do they affect the country’s economy? Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2024
Are US-South Africa ties at breaking point over Israel’s war on Gaza? A US bill is calling to reassess US-South Africa relations, pointing to tensions amid the ICJ case against Israel. Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2024
US Hits Zimbabwe Leadership In Sanctions Revamp The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other senior leaders, replacing a broad two-decade-old pressure campaign with targeted action. International Business Times · Mar 4, 2024
‘Life is hell’: Zimbabwe flood survivors lament loss of land, livelihoods Survivors say the government is yet to offer full compensation for the flooding that happened almost 10 years ago. Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2024
By banning Khawaja’s protest the ICC has boosted his message and revealed its own hypocrisy The International Cricket Council doesn’t appear to mind personal beliefs, just not when they are applied too specifically and become political The Guardian - AU · Dec 26, 2023
Zimbabwe Ruling Party Eyes Supermajority In Votes Without Opponents Zimbabwe will hold nine by-elections on Saturday with opposition candidates largely absent as President Emmerson Mnangagwa cements his control over the mineral-rich nation. International Business Times · Dec 8, 2023
‘Prosecution by persecution’: The Zimbabwean politician imprisoned 65 times Human rights groups say Zimbabwean authorities are ‘weaponising the law to target opposition figures’ like Sikhala. Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2023
Zimbabwe's opposition boycotts president's 1st State of the Nation speech since disputed election Zimbabwe’s main opposition party has boycotted President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s first State of the Nation Address since disputed elections in August The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
Zimbabwe's reelected president says there's democracy. But beating and torture allegations emerge Lawyers for an opposition party councilor in Zimbabwe say he and a relative were abducted, beaten and whipped by unknown men amid a post-election crackdown on criticism of recently reelected President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his ruling ZANU-PF party The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023
Mnangagwa vows to improve lives of Zimbabweans as he is sworn in for second term Opposition politicians claim that voters faced widespread intimidation in election won by Zimbabwe’s president The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023
Zimbabwean president at his inauguration says the disputed election reveals a ‘mature democracy’ Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa says last month's elections are a sign of the country’s “mature democracy.” The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
Zimbabwe's opposition alleges 'gigantic fraud' in vote that extends the ZANU-PF party's 43-year rule Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader has alleged “blatant and gigantic fraud” after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner of another troubled election in the southern African nation The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023
Zimbabwe's opposition alleges fraud in vote that extends governing party's rule Zimbabwe's main opposition leader on Sunday alleged "blatant and gigantic fraud" in the country's election after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner. WEKU · Aug 27, 2023
France 24 · Aug 27, 2023 Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa re-elected amid opposition claims of fraud Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been re-elected to a second term, the country's electoral commission announced late Saturday. The results immediately drew allegations of fraud from political rivals, with opposition leader Nelson Chamisa also claiming victory.
Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2023 Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term, opposition rejects result Elections commission says Mnangagwa won 52.6 percent of the vote compared with 44 percent for challenger Nelson Chamisa.
Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2023 ‘Suffering is continuing’: Mnangagwa declared winner in Zimbabwe election Voters fear economic disaster as incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa is returned for a second term.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 25, 2023 Zimbabwe awaits election results as observers decry arrest of poll monitors Results from Zimbabwe's elections were still coming in on Friday, after delays forced a second day of voting in a number of neighbourhoods. Meanwhile civil society activists denounced the arrest of more than 40 people working as election observers.
France 24 · Aug 24, 2023 Zimbabwe arrests election monitors as opposition cries foul over 'chaotic' poll Police said Thursday they had arrested 41 local monitors of Zimbabwe’s elections as the opposition cried foul over irregularities in a poll forced by delays to stretch into an unprecedented second day.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 24, 2023 Zimbabwe vote spills into second day as opposition alleges rigging Zimbabwe's president extended voting by another day on Wednesday after long delays marred the start of balloting in key districts and sparked opposition accusations of "rigging" and "voter suppression".
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023 Zimbabwe's election extends to a second day after long ballot delays. Some slept at polling stations Voting is still underway in Zimbabwe
France 24 · Aug 24, 2023 Voting extended in Zimbabwe election after 'disproportionate' delays in opposition strongholds Election officials extended the voting in Zimbabwe's presidential election until Thursday after delays of up to 10 hours in mostly opposition strongholds as President Emmerson Mnangagwa seeks a second and final term in a country with a history of violent and disputed elections.
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023 Zimbabwe votes as ‘the crocodile’ seeks second term as president The 80-year-old former ally of Robert Mugabe wants another stint at running a country with a history of violent and disputed elections
Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023 Delays at some polling stations as voting begins in Zimbabwe election Voting begins amid rising tensions due to a currency crisis and high unemployment.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 23, 2023 What's at stake in Zimbabwe's elections? Zimbabweans head to the polls Wednesday for presidential and general elections that come amid a worsening economic crisis. It's tipped to be a tight race. While the opposition appears to have seduced the youth vote, the ruling party ZANU-PF still leads the polls.