Zimbabwe

Mugabe Faces Open Defiance in Parliament

Opposition members’ behaviour is direct challenge to a president who has never endured public humiliation of this kind.

29 Aug 08

Many fear economic recovery is impossible as long as President Mugabe wields the real power.

28 Aug 08

But election of an MDC member as speaker is major setback for president’s plans to control legislature.

27 Aug 08

Some say security forces may be behind current impasse in power-sharing negotiations.

27 Aug 08

Sources say Tsvangirai not prepared to play second fiddle to Mugabe in a new government.

27 Aug 08

Robert Mugabe’s supporters as well as his opponents urge him to do something about the ravaged economy.

27 Aug 08

Many of those in formal employment are abusing their positions to make extra money.

26 Aug 08

Zimbabwean reporter expelled from Botswana charged by EU of contributing to election terror campaign.

12 Aug 08

Current opposition would do well to remember the fate of ZAPU, say analysts.

4 Aug 08

Critics fear talks will hand the opposition a slice of power without achieving radical change.

29 Jul 08

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