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latest news & developmentsEmbracing the diaspora vote can enfranchise Zimbabwean economic nomads
The country needs to amend its laws and mandate the electoral commission to implement mechanisms to enable the diaspora to vote
Zimbabwe opposition confirms court challenge to election results
Under Zimbabwean law, the deadline for filing the challenge is Friday
Zim opposition in court over post-election violence
At least six people died after troops in the capital Harare opened fire on demonstrators on Wednesday
Uncertainty hangs in Harare’s air
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
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
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
It should have been clear to all observers that some form of post-election mediation effort would be necessary for such a polarised eventuality
This new Zimbabwe is not so different, after all
Violence in Harare highlights how little has really changed since Mugabe stepped down
Gunfire, tanks and injuries in Harare as Zim election turns violent
Initial reports from journalists on the ground describe soldiers firing live ammunition into crowds of opposition supporters
Zim opposition leaders targeted for assassination, claims Tendai Biti
Biti says MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has won the presidential poll and a government plot to assassinate him is afoot
Zimbabwe rivals both say on course for election victory
Zimbabwe’s two rival presidential candidates on Tuesday both claimed they were heading for victory as votes were counted
EXPLAINER: Everything you need to know about Zimbabwe’s election
The candidates, the controversies, the credibility issues — this is the ultimate election primer
Opposition will protest ‘illegitimate government’ if Zanu-PF wins
MDC Alliance has lost faith in the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission’s ability to organise a credible poll