Zimbabwe
Tsvangirai Sets Out His Stall
MDC leader’s plans for taking the country forward win the backing of experts.
Election Staff Undeterred by Run-Off Threats
Head of teaching union says threat of violence won’t dissuade members from serving as polling officers.
Soaring Healthcare Costs Proving Fatal
Sick left to die because they can’t afford spiralling cost of medical treatment.
Forcing the Media Back on Message
State broadcaster in shake-up as authorities galvanise their own forces while hounding the opposition.
ZANU-PF Sees Police as Captive Vote
Fears that postal ballots cast by uniformed services will be misused.
ZANU-PF Election Trickery Exposed
Recount appears to have been part of a ruling party strategy to force a run-off and make sure Mugabe wins it.
Attacks to Create No-Go Areas for MDC
Violence by ZANU-PF supporters focused in areas where opposition won unexpected support in first-round elections.
Mugabe Worse Than Smith
Many who can recall pre-independence Zimbabwe said to believe current abuses exceed those of Smith regime.
Teachers Fall Victim to Rural Violence
Schools crisis deepens as staff flee reported reign of terror by government loyalists.