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Opposition Claim Poll a “Massive Fraud”
MDC leader gives followers barely disguised signal to overthrow government.
10 Apr 08
Farm Workers Disenfranchised
Victims of Mugabe's land seizures lacked the official documents necessary to vote in ballot.
10 Apr 08
Post-Election Unrest Predicted
ZANU PF seems set for victory, but opposition unlikely to accept result.
10 Apr 08
Deep Anger in Matabeleland
Some members of the Ndebele ethnic group warn of an uprising if the election result is as flawed as they expect it to be.
10 Apr 08
South African Observer Role Under Fire
Credibility of regional states invited to monitor the election is "on the line".
10 Apr 08
The Right Sort of Observers
South Africa joins some less than democratic states invited to watch the election, as anyone who might be critical is struck off the list.
10 Apr 08
Mugabe Woos Voters With Laptops
President doles out expensive computers as he campaigns around the country, in clear violation of electoral rules.
10 Apr 08
War of Words on Campaign Trail
Mugabe and Tsvangirai trade verbal blows as they vie for voters in Masvingo province.
10 Apr 08
Mbeki Poll Remarks Provoke Storm
South African president’s election assessment leaves Zimbabwean opposition fuming.
10 Apr 08
Tribal Rivalry May Split ZANU PF
Ruling party could in time rupture because of Mugabe’s insistence on promoting the Zezuru clan over the larger Karanga.
10 Apr 08
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