Aussie James McGrath targeted in Maldives poll

"THE first free election in the history of the Maldives might or might not topple Asia's longest-serving dictator, but it has already thrust Australian political strategist James McGrath back into the spotlight, a...

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Zimbabwe Crisis Talks Stall, Rumours of a Mole Surface

The world is waiting in anticipation after it was announced that the Zimbabwe talks had stalled and were taking a few days off.The official story running on the wire and other news services is that both sides are at an impasse over what position and powers Morgan Tsvangirai,...

South Africa ruling party backs Zimbabwe talks

As Zimbabwe announces that it will start a renewed crackdown on opposition leaders, lawmakers and activists in the coming days, South Africa's ruling party has turned on the pressure.."African National Congress leaders have urged President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party to...

Mugabe Inaugurated After "Spoiled" Election

Mugabe's inauguration has taken place:"The hastily organised ceremony confirmed Mr Mugabe's sixth term as president - extending his 28 years in power. ""Results showed Mr Mugabe won 85% of the vote, but many ballots...

Mugabe rejects poll delay calls

Ahead of  Presidential elections in Zimbabwe on friday President Mugabe has rejected all the calls of  calling off elections. He lambasted British government for its policy on Zimbabwe. "Zimbabwe's...

US to ignore Zimbabwe poll result

Taking strong exception of current political crisis in Zimbabwe United states will not accept final results of Presidential elections to be held this Friday. Washington has clearly made its mind of the eviction of...

Bloggers Writing Scared in Zimbabwe

More and more bloggers are adding their voices to the chorus of confusion and unease in Zimbabwe, as opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai announced his withdrawal from the presidential run-off from the safety of the...

Zimbabwe opposition HQ raided

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public Contributor Morgan Tsvangirai sequestered inside the Dutch Embassy,  as Police storm opposition Headquarters taking dozens of party members. Yep, certainly looks like democracy...

Zimbabwe: Journalists Condemn Political Violence

Benin's intro:  By now, I am sure that most of you who are reading this know of the severity of the political climate in Zimbabwe.  In my opinion it is just absolutely appalling.  The Association of Zimbabwe Journalists put out this statement that appears below...

Zimbabwe set for opposition rally

A rally will be held by Zimbabwe's opposition tomorrow in the captial Harare, after a court overturned a police ban.This is a dangerous undertaking on their part but it is good that they are pressing ahead with their...

Mugabe says 'only God' can remove him from office

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorMugabe's recent comments stating to the world that "Only God can remove him from power".  Should really be careful in his choice of words and Hitmen.  Sometimes...

Mugabe threatens to arrest rivals, ignore election results

Some grim news from Zimbabwe today."Robert Mugabe has threatened to arrest opposition leaders he accused of supporting mounting election violence, Zimbabwean state radio reported.Campaigning in the central Kadoma...

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's Tsvangirai rejects unity government

Morgan Tsvangirai rejected a call today for a national unity government in Zimbabwe, as he said his party was sure to win the election despite the continuing violence and problems his campaign has been...

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