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Zimbabwe awaits election results as observers decry arrest of poll monitors

Results from Zimbabwe's elections were still coming in on Friday, after delays forced a second day of voting in a number of neighbourhoods. Meanwhile civil society activists denounced the arrest of more than 40 people working as election observers.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 25, 2023

Zimbabweans anxiously wait for election results as armed police gather with water cannons

Zimbabweans are waiting anxiously for the outcome of general elections as dozens of armed police with water cannons guard the national results center, the scene of deadly violence after the previous vote five years ago

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Zimbabwe arrests election monitors as opposition cries foul over 'chaotic' poll

Police said Thursday they had arrested 41 local monitors of Zimbabwe’s elections as the opposition cried foul over irregularities in a poll forced by delays to stretch into an unprecedented second day.

France 24 · Aug 24, 2023

Voting extended in Zimbabwe election after 'disproportionate' delays in opposition strongholds

Election officials extended the voting in Zimbabwe's presidential election until Thursday after delays of up to 10 hours in mostly opposition strongholds as President Emmerson Mnangagwa seeks a second and final term in a country with a history of violent and disputed elections.

France 24 · Aug 24, 2023

Wagner warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin ‘killed’ in plane crash

In tonight's edition: Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Russian mercenary Wagner group, has been reported killed in a plane crash. The group has a large presence in Africa where it has courted nations that have turned away from their traditional colonial allies. Also on the show: A chaotic day…

France 24 · Aug 23, 2023

Zimbabwe votes as ‘the crocodile’ seeks second term as president

The 80-year-old former ally of Robert Mugabe wants another stint at running a country with a history of violent and disputed elections

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Voting in Zimbabwe general election delayed by lack of ballot papers

Most urban polling stations in Harare and Bulawayo, where opposition claims it has strong support, open four hours late

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023

Zimbabwe's economic woes: Hyperinflation, a currency slump and high unemployment

As Zimbabweans head to the polls this Wednesday, we take a look at the dire economic straits the country finds itself in. Inflation has gone from the single digits in 2017 to 77 percent this month, the currency has crashed against the US dollar, and high unemployment has led many…

France 24 · Aug 23, 2023

Delays at some polling stations as voting begins in Zimbabwe election

Voting begins amid rising tensions due to a currency crisis and high unemployment.

Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023

Heath Streak to TOI: Reports of death 'silly, malicious rumours'

MUMBAI: Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak was naturally left irked by rumours floating around on Wednesday morning that he had 'died'.

The Times of India · Aug 23, 2023