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...

Tsvangirai in Zimbabwe Run-Off

MDC presidential candidate Morgan Tsvangirai has vowed to compete in the second round of Zimbabwe's embattled elections, even as the threat of violence looms."Speaking in South Africa, he said people would feel...

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...

Zimbabwe Update: Run-off Decision Unconfirmed

Movement for Democratic Change, Zimbabwe's main opposition party, has not yet confirmed whether its candidate, Morgan Tsvangirai, will battle incumbent Robert Mugabe in a run-off election. The MDC maintains that...

Zimbabwe announces poll results

So the results have been announced in the Zimbabwe elections - but it is not over yet, if you can believe it. The opposition's Morgan Tsvangirai won, but only with 47.9%, forcing a second round of voting.When will...

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...

Opposition reunites in Zimbabwe

"Zimbabwe's rival opposition factions say they have reunited, declaring they have a majority in parliament. The announcement was jointly made by Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai and Arthur Mutambara, whose faction split in 2005. The final results...

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...

Robert Mugabe ready for deal on power-sharing

Reports today say Robert Mugabe is ready to form a unity government in Zimbabwe. Only time will tell if this is genuine or if it is an attempt to stall for time and hope that international attention turns elsewhere."Robert Mugabe's regime signalled early today that it is...

Zimbabwe Election Recount Delayed

In the latest development in the Zimbabwe election crisis, the results of a partial recount of last month's disputed elections have been delayed.It was due to be finished today (Monday) but election officials said...

Zimbabwe opposition strikers face police crackdown

Can a strike have much effect when the unemployment rate is already at more than 80 percent?" HARARE (AFP) - Zimbabwe opposition supporters face the prospect of a heavy crackdown by security forces Tuesday if they heed a call to launch a general strike...

Zimbabwe poll officials detained

Five officials have been arrested by police in Zimbabwe for allegedly under-counting votes cast for President Mugabe in the election last month.Mugabe is just not going to go quietly."Police said the election...

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