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Zimbabwe has had only one leader ever since the white minority rule ended 28 years ago: Robert Mugabe. He faces a major threat, though: the two strongest challengers in the upcoming election accuse him of wrecking the country's economy. You think he'll stay in power?Zimbabwe has had only one leader ever since the white minority rule ended 28 years... more
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Queues are forming at the Zimbabwean voting booths as the country begins to decide whether the current president Robert Mugabe remains in power.
People are already complaining that they have not been allowed to cast their votes to which the Mugabe regime responded bluntly, "We don't rig elections". His challengers are Morgan Tsvangirai of the MDC party and ex-finance minister and independent Simba Makoni.
Voting results are expected to be in this Monday when the country will have a freshly elected president.Queues are forming at the Zimbabwean voting booths as the country begins to decide... more
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Zimbabweans began voting today in the most crucial election since independence from Britain in 1980, with veteran President Robert Mugabe facing the biggest challenge of his 28-year-rule. Some voters slept at the polling stations while others began queuing before dawn. Voting began just after 7.00 am (5.00 am British time) and is scheduled to end at 5pm British time. With the once-prosperous nation's economy in ruins, former guerrilla leader Mugabe must defeat a formidable two-pronged attack from veteran opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai and ruling party defector Simba Makoni. The country now suffers the world's worst inflation at over 100,000 percent, a rampant HIV/AIDS epidemic that has contributed to a radical reduction in life expectancy, a virtually worthless currency and chronic shortages of food and fuel.
Yesterday the BBC reported - 'Zimbabwe's security forces have been put on full alert amid fears Saturday's election could spark violence similar to that in recent Kenyan polls. Candidates are on a final day of campaigning, with the two main rivals to President Robert Mugabe raising fears of widespread vote-rigging.'Zimbabweans began voting today in the most crucial election since independence from... more
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Supporters of the Zimbabwean opposition party Movement for Democratic Change were reportedly forced by Mugabe's intelligence offers to take down their party's campaign posters and then eat them.
According to Amnesty, the officials forced the opposition supporters to take down their posters and then chew and swallow them.
"We continue to receive reports of intimidation, harassment and violence against perceived supporters of opposition candidates - with many in rural regions fearful that there will be retribution after the elections," said Amnesty's Zimbabwe researcher, Simeon Mawanza, who has recently returned from the country.
The US state department has also spoken out on the Mugabe regime, calling on the Zimbabwean government, inclusive of its electoral commission to "take concrete actions to address these significant shortcomings, including respecting the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Zimbabwean people."
Supporters of the Zimbabwean opposition party Movement for Democratic Change were... more
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"Robert Mugabe addresses party supporters in Mahusekwa, Zimbabwe, 5 March, 2008
Mr Mugabe blames foreign enemies for destroying Zimbabwe's economy
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has approved legislation giving local owners the right to take a majority share of foreign companies.
Mr Mugabe's formal approval of the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Bill comes three weeks ahead of his country's presidential elections.
Under the legislation, every company must have at least 51% of their shares owned by black Zimbabweans. "
Look, I think local ownership over corporations is a good idea. I think that Africans should control Africa.
But I also think that Mugabe is a mad man.
I also really like his outfit."Robert Mugabe addresses party supporters in Mahusekwa, Zimbabwe, 5 March, 2008... more
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Johannesburg police raided the city's Central Methodist church, apparently looking for drugs, guns and illegal immigrants, and ended up arresting the 1,500 homeless people and Zimbabwean refugees taking shelter there. The bishop of the church has described the raid as a violation of the sanctity of the church and of people's rights.Johannesburg police raided the city's Central Methodist church, apparently... more
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During Robert Mugabe's 28-year rule, Zimbabwe has been transformed from a from a prosperous economic hub to a cruel joke on its people. Inflation is at least 15,000%, basic commodities are in short supply, and four million people need food aid. Neighbouring South Africa's attempt to broker a settlement of Zimbabwe's political crisis lay in ruins yesterday when President Robert Mugabe called presidential and parliamentary elections for March 29. This leaves no time for President Thabo Mbeki to achieve his key aims in Zimbabwe: agreement on a new constitution and the repeal of tough security laws which critics say make a free and fair election impossible. Both factions of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) had called for the poll to be postponed to allow for a new constitution to be introduced.
During Robert Mugabe's 28-year rule, Zimbabwe has been transformed from a from a... more
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1. Humanitarian crisis in war torn Somalia
2. Political and Economic Turmoil Sparks Health-Care Crisis in Zimbabwe
3. Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Spreads As New Drugs Go Untested
4. Expanded Use of Nutrient Dense Ready-to-Use Foods Crucial for Reducing Childhood
Malnutrition
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2. Political and Economic Turmoil Sparks... more
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The Presidential spokesman in Harare says he expects the United Kingdom to invade the African nation. The UK has accused President Robert Mugabe of human rights violations.
This comes after it was revealed that former UK officials had discussed invading Zimbabwe.The Presidential spokesman in Harare says he expects the United Kingdom to invade the... more
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A look at the hardship faced by asylum seekers from Zimbabwe as they struggle to get by in the UK, and try to send some money back to their families in Zimbabwe.A look at the hardship faced by asylum seekers from Zimbabwe as they struggle to get... more
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One of the best sources for Zimbabwe related blogging, posted recently about the spiralling prices in the country. Incredible and outrageous what is being done to the people of Zimbabwe as the whole world does a good job of ignoring it.One of the best sources for Zimbabwe related blogging, posted recently about the... more
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Harare admits land reform has failed as the deadline passes for the last white farmers to leave their land.
Harare admits land reform has failed as the deadline passes for the last white farmers... more
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This Bluelist installment takes you around the world to the top three places for wildlife encounters.This Bluelist installment takes you around the world to the top three places for... more
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After decades under Robert Mugabe, a staggering number of Zimbabweans have fled their native country for South Africa. These are a few of their stories.After decades under Robert Mugabe, a staggering number of Zimbabweans have fled their... more
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A dire situation. Mugabe is upset about bad press so this footage was shot by non-journalists and smuggled out. A dire situation. Mugabe is upset about bad press so this footage was shot by... more
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