Latest articles on Zimbabwe Elections

Why courts can’t save democracy in Africa

Africa Nic Cheeseman - 19 Mar 2020

Recent judgments in Kenya and Malawi are encouraging. But democratic reform is impossible unless presidents and electoral commissions play their part

Chamisa snubs Mnangagwa dialogue call

Africa Agency - 6 Feb 2019

Chamisa, who insists he won last July's presidential elections, says he's in favour of dialogue but only talks are called by a neutral party

Security forces to blame for Zim post-election fatalities

Africa Kudzai Mashininga - 18 Dec 2018

Motlanthe commission of inquiry into the post-election violence in Zimbabwe blames ‘overwhelmed’ army and police

Privileged people don’t need politics

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Sep 2018

It is the poor people of Zimbabwe who cannot escape into well-lined fortresses or go abroad

Zim to probe post-election violence

Africa Kiri Rupiah - 29 Aug 2018

The seven member team comprising local, regional and international individuals, will look into events preceding the violence on August 1

Zambia deports Biti, defying court order

Africa Staff Reporter - 9 Aug 2018

Tendai Biti fled to Zambia on Wednesday, reportedly facing charges at home of inciting post-election violence

Senior Zimbabwe opposition figure Biti arrested at border: lawyer

Africa Agency - 8 Aug 2018

Biti was arrested as he tried to flee to neighbouring Zambia to seek asylum

Zim opposition in court over post-election violence

Africa Susan Njanji, Fanuel Jongwe Author & Fanuel Jongwe - 4 Aug 2018

At least six people died after troops in the capital Harare opened fire on demonstrators on Wednesday

Uncertainty hangs in Harare’s air

Africa Kudzai Mashininga - 3 Aug 2018

By Thursday the dust had settled in Harare’s city centre. There was little evidence of the violence that had erupted the night before

Mnangagwa ahead after 9 of 10 Zimbabwe provinces counted: official

Africa Agency - 2 Aug 2018

Zimbabwe has been bracing itself for the release of results in the landmark presidential elections — the first since the ousting of Robert Mugabe

Zimbabwe decides: Mnangagwa claims victory in tense poll

Africa Kiri Rupiah - 2 Aug 2018

Under pressure from escalating tensions, Zimbabwe's electoral commission released the results of the presidential poll on Friday morning

Harare violence is yet another wake up call for SADC

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Aug 2018

It should have been clear to all observers that some form of post-election mediation effort would be necessary for such a polarised eventuality

‘Election was rigged’ says opposition, police confirm three dead

Africa Susan Njanji, Fanuel Jongwe Author & Fanuel Jongwe - 1 Aug 2018

A credible and peaceful vote was meant to end Zimbabwe's international isolation and draw in foreign investment to revive the shattered economy

Zimbabwe rivals both say on course for election victory

Africa Susan Njanji, Fanuel Jongwe Author & Fanuel Jongwe - 31 Jul 2018

Zimbabwe's two rival presidential candidates on Tuesday both claimed they were heading for victory as votes were counted

Even before the vote, Zimbabwe’s election is not credible

Article Jeffrey Smith - 24 Jul 2018

Eight ways in which the election has already been rigged

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Latest articles on Zimbabwe Elections

Why courts can’t save democracy in Africa

Chamisa snubs Mnangagwa dialogue call

Security forces to blame for Zim post-election fatalities

Privileged people don’t need politics

Zim to probe post-election violence

Zambia deports Biti, defying court order

Senior Zimbabwe opposition figure Biti arrested at border: lawyer

Zim opposition in court over post-election violence

Uncertainty hangs in Harare’s air

Mnangagwa ahead after 9 of 10 Zimbabwe provinces counted: official

Zimbabwe decides: Mnangagwa claims victory in tense poll

Harare violence is yet another wake up call for SADC

‘Election was rigged’ says opposition, police confirm three dead

Zimbabwe rivals both say on course for election victory

Even before the vote, Zimbabwe’s election is not credible

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