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Zimbabwe opposition in court over post-vote violence

Aug 04, 2018 - 6:17 PM

Newly-elected President Emmerson Mnangagwa accused the opposition of instigating Wednesday's protests over alleged vote fraud where troops opened fire on demonstrators, killing 6

A vendor scurries for cover with her wares as soldiers disperse demonstrators on August 1 2018, in Harare, after protests erupted over alleged fraud in the country's election. Protests in Zimbabwe's historic elections turned bloody on August 1 as a man was shot dead during demonstrations over alleged vote fraud and the president appealed for calm. The man died after soldiers fired live ammunition during opposition protests in downtown Harare, AFP reporters saw.  / AFP PHOTO / Zinyange AUNTONY

Zimbabwe warns of crackdown after opposition vote protests

Aug 02, 2018 - 11:48 AM

Police confirm the death toll of 3, and President Emmerson Mnangagwa issues a statement blaming the opposition for the unrest and fatalities

PROTEST. A vendor scurries for cover with her wares as soldiers disperse demonstrators on August 1 2018, in Harare, after protests erupted over alleged fraud in Zimbabwe's election. Photo by Zinyange Auntony/AFP

Young presidential candidate hopes to change Zimbabwe

Jul 30, 2018 - 10:36 AM

Upbeat and energetic, 40-year-old Nelson Chamisa, faces the task of unseating a ruling party that has held an iron grip on Zimbabwe since it became independent in 1980

YOUNG LEADER. MDC-Alliance leader and opposition presidential candidate of Zimbabwe Nelson Chamisa greets supporters as he arrives at a campaign rally in Chitungwizea, outside Harare on July 26, 2018. Photo by Marco Longari/AFP

Fraud risk looms over Zimbabwe's post-Mugabe election

Jul 28, 2018 - 12:09 PM

President Emmerson Mnangagwa faces opposition leader Nelson Chamisa of the MDC (Movement for Democratic Change) party in a landmark vote for the southern African nation

The week in photos: February 17-23, 2018

Feb 24, 2018 - 2:21 PM

This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world

A cow is prepared for a photo shooting during the 45th edition of the Show of the Best" (Schau der Besten) dairy cow beauty pageant on February 22, 2018 in Verden an der Aller, northwestern Germany. / AFP PHOTO / dpa / Carmen Jaspersen / Germany OUT

Zimbabwe's divided ruling party to elect new leaders

Dec 02, 2014 - 12:33 PM

The elective congress is expected to endorse the 90 year old Mugabe as party chief and his wife Grace as women s league boss

In this photo, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (L) arrives with his wife Grace for the inauguration ceremony of South African President Jacob Zuma in his final term at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, 24 May 2014. Siphiwe Sibeko/EPA/Pool

Mugabe's wife joins fray over Zimbabwe succession

Jul 31, 2014 - 11:36 AM

The surprise nomination of President Robert Mugabe s wife to head the ruling party s powerful women s wing has injected new intrigue into the fight to succeed the 90 year old strongman

LINE OF SUCCESSION? In this photo, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (L) arrives with his wife Grace for the inauguration ceremony of South African President Jacob Zuma in his final term at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, 24 May 2014. Siphiwe Sibeko/EPA/Pool

Zimbabwe's envoy to Australia asks for asylum – media

Dec 28, 2013 - 1:36 PM

Jacqueline Zwambila says July elections in Zimbabwe had been stolen by President Robert Mugabe s government and she had no intention of using her business class ticket to return home

SEEKING ASYLUM. Zimbabwe's ambassador to Australia Jacqueline Zwambila speaks about seeking asylum in Australia in a video posted 28 December 2013 by the Canberra Times. Frame grab courtesy of the Canberra Times

Mugabe re-elected in disputed Zimbabwe vote

Aug 04, 2013 - 8:23 AM

Western powers voice serious doubts that the election had been fair; Regional group says polls free and peaceful

HEAD TO HEAD. This combination of two recent pictures taken in Zimbabwe shows (at L) Zimbabwe's president and leader of the Zimbabwe African National Union -Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) Robert Mugabe, and (at R) Zimbabwe's Prime Minister and Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai. Photo by AFP / Jekesai Njikizana

Zimbabwe heads to the polls in tense presidential vote

Jul 31, 2013 - 1:21 PM

UPDATE Crisis weary Zimbabweans vote Wednesday July 31 in a fiercely contested election dominated by Robert Mugabe s bid to extend his 33 year rule

HEAD TO HEAD. This combination of two recent pictures taken in Zimbabwe shows (at L) Zimbabwe's president and leader of the Zimbabwe African National Union -Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) Robert Mugabe, and (at R) Zimbabwe's Prime Minister and Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai. Photo by AFP / Jekesai Njikizana

Zimbabwe diaspora doubtful over polls

Jul 24, 2013 - 10:09 AM

Zimbabwean laws do not allow people residing outside the country to vote so eligible voters living abroad have to travel home except many won t

OPPOSITION RALLY. Party of Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) supporters attend a rally addressed by Morgan Tsvangirai (not pictured) at Sakubva Stadium, some 260 km east of the capital Harare, Zimbabwe, 13 July 2013. Photo by EPA/Aaron Ufumeli

Count underway after Zimbabwe referendum

Mar 17, 2013 - 1:04 PM

Ballot counting was underway in Zimbabwe Sunday March 17 after a referendum on a new constitution set to curb President Robert Mugabe s powers and usher in crucial elections in the violence plagued nation