Mnangagwa, Chamisa, others to vye for Zimbabwean presidency Eleven of the initial 22 candidates were disqualified, mostly for failing to pay a $20,000 fee to appear on the ballot. Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2023
Zimbabwe's president, opposition leader and exiled ex-minister all seek to run in August election Zimbabwe’s president, the country's main opposition leader and a former ruling party stalwart exiled following a coup are all seeking to run in the presidential election scheduled for August The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023
In Zimbabwe, announcement of election date triggers both hope and despair Zimbabwe’s president recently announced that national elections will take place on Aug. 23 The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa sets election date as Aug. 23 Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that national elections will take place on Aug. 23 The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Zimbabwe to hold general election on Aug. 23 Zimbabwe will hold its presidential and parliamentary elections on Aug. 23, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Wednesday, as the southern African country continues to battle a raging economic crisis. Reuters · May 31, 2023
Zimbabwe's ruling party vilifies the opposition as American puppets. But the party itself had strong ties to the US The Zimbabwe African National Union–Patriotic Front (Zanu-PF), which has governed Zimbabwe since independence in 1980, is well known for denouncing the United States’ role as a superpower that polices the world. The Conversation · Apr 20, 2023
Winky D is being targeted by police in Zimbabwe – why the music star's voice is so important Winky D, a 40-year-old Zimdancehall artist, is hugely popular in Zimbabwe. He’s also increasingly in the news for the messages in his songs, some of which address social injustice and corruption under a regime that stifles freedom of expression. There have been threats to ban his music and claims that… The Conversation · Apr 6, 2023
Opposition feels police heat ahead of voting in Zimbabwe With a presidential election expected in July, government critics report clampdown on freedom of association, movement. Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2023
Zimbabweans outraged by Al Jazeera exposé on gold smuggling elite An Al Jazeera investigation exposed several individuals linked to the government who are involved in gold smuggling. Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023
‘Change will come’: Africa’s ‘dinosaur’ leaders win polls, but their young challengers won’t fade away Last week’s win for the ruling party in Nigeria is a familiar result across the continent, but their oppositions are far from routed The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023
‘The Crocodile has not changed’: Zimbabwe opposition warns of election violence Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa urges world to keep ‘eyes on’ President Mnangagwa amid fears of repression this summer The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2023
Analysts predict economic struggles for Zimbabwe in 2023 Ahead of the 2023 polls, there are concerns that Zimbabwe’s economic woes could spill over. Al Jazeera · Dec 30, 2022
Zimbabwe electoral appointments spark controversy ahead of 2023 Electoral commission’s appointments of people related to party stalwarts has triggered fears of electoral malpractice. Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2022
Zanu-PF faces threat from Zimbabwe’s new opposition party Citizens Coalition for Change’s byelection success raises concerns of instability The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022
Radio France Internationale · Mar 28, 2022 Zimbabwe’s newest opposition party wins majority of seats in by-elections Zimbabwe’s newest opposition party, the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) won 19 parliamentary seats out of 28 on the ballot in the by-elections last Saturday, as ruling party Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) took the remaining nine, according to state broadcaster ZBC-TV on Sunday evening.
Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2022 Zimbabwe: By-elections to provide ‘hint of what is to come’ in 2023 Saturday’s parliamentary and local government by-elections a hint of what to expect in next year’s presidential polls.
The Conversation · Mar 23, 2022 Zimbabwe by-elections are attracting huge crowds, but don't read too much into them Zimbabweans are set to cast their votes in key parliamentary and local government by-elections on 26 March 2022. The by-elections have the potential to set the tone for next year’s national elections.
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022 Zimbabwe: 1 dead after clashes at opposition party rally Police say one person has died and several others were injured at an opposition party rally in Zimbabwe
The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2022 Thousands hail Zimbabwe opposition leader at new party rally Zimbabwe’s leading opposition figure Nelson Chamisa drew thousands of cheering supporters on Sunday to his first political rally since forming a new party weeks ago, as the country gears for elections that have been postponed due to COVID-19
France 24 · Jan 25, 2022 Burkina Faso: Pro-junta protesters rally in Ouagadougou after coup In tonight's edition: Pro-junta protesters rally in Ouagadougou a day after a military takeover in Burkina Faso. Also, the head of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, blames Monday's fatal crush at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon on an inexplicably closed gate. And Zimbabwe's main opposition leader…