Mugabe Plays the Legacy Card

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorWell that makes perfect sense, why didn't we think of that?Mugabe is only protecting his countries legacy and his own ideology.  That is why he is holding onto...

Ready for War: Mugabe Talks Even Tougher

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is continuing his anti-MDC rhetoric, saying he and his party will wage a guerilla war against the Movement for Democratic Change should they win the upcoming election. Mugabe...

Zimbabwe detains opposition leaders

"The standard-bearer for Zimbabwe's opposition was twice detained by the police on Thursday, and one of his most important deputies was arrested to face treason charges. The events underscored the daunting obstacles to campaigning against President Robert Mugabe in the two...

Military 'runs Mugabe campaign'

"Testimony from eye-witnesses and victims from across Zimbabwe as well as internal party documents show that violence and intimidation are being used to try to guarantee the re-election of Robert Mugabe against...

Zimbabwe opposition rallies banned

Morgan Tsvangirai was stopped at two roadblocks while trying to campaign in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second largest city. "HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) -- Police briefly detained Zimbabwe's opposition presidential candidate Friday for the second time this week and told him the party's...

Inquiry recommends that volunteering be recognised as job-seeking activity

United Kingdom: Changes to "inflexible" unemployment benefit rules so that volunteering is recognised as a legitimate job-seeking activity. It will also help young  people who have to leave or defer studies...

Holland sink ragged Wales

"Holland recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory over Wales at De Kuip stadium in their final warm-up game before Euro 2008. A first half Arjen Robben strike and a second half free-kick from Wesley Sneijder proved...

Out of control wildfire still burns in central California

UPDATE May 23rd, 20081400 homes were called to evacuate.  As of last night, only 15% of the fire had been contained and already 4 square miles have been charred. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a...

Zimbabwe army accused of sniper plot to kill Morgan Tsvangirai

Yet another accusation has been levied against the army and government of Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe."imbabwe’s opposition party today publicly accused the army of plotting toassassinate opposition leader Morgan...

'Plot' delays Tsvangirai's return to Zimbabwe

MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai is delaying his return to Zimbabwe in light of threats against him as the runoff election day looms.""We have received information from a credible source concerning a planned...

Mugabe announces date of presidential run-off with Morgan Tsvangirai

June 27 is the date Zimbabwe's presidential election run-off will be held, as Mugabe admitted that the first-round results had been 'disastrous' for his party."The new date is just within the limit of a deadline...

Mbeki Meets Mugabe in Zimbabwe

South African president Thabo Mbeki spent four hours visiting with Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe today, much to the chagrin and disappointment of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, who has publicly stated...

Opposition Refuses Runoff in Zimbabwe Presidential Election

In a national crisis that has threatened stability in South Africa, the electoral officials in Zimbabwe stated today that the opposition party won only 47.9 per cent of votes. This isn't enough for a full win...

Tsvangirai Wins 48% of Zimbabwe Vote

Zimbabwe's convoluted national election saga continues. Although Tsvangirai is said to have won 48% of the vote, he may still face a run-off election against President Mugabe. "Zimbabwe's electoral commission has...

Mugabe Fails in Recount in Zimbabwe

Mugabe, certainly is not in his Happy Place, now that a recount has confirmed he clearly does not have a majority. Whether Mugabe will abide by this recount is anyones guess."No majority for Mugabe party in...

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