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Zimbabwe Crisis Reports
Years active: 2008-2012
A Bleak Independence Day
With presidential election results still undisclosed and reports of violence against opposition, few in mood to celebrate.
Post-Mugabe Aid Package Planned
Analysts consider how foreign aid should be administered in the event of Mugabe being ousted.
Anger at Mbeki's No Crisis Claim
South African leader’s attempt to play honest broker undermined by his support for Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe, analysts say.
Mugabe Looks Set to Tighten Grip
He seems unlikely to make any concessions to the opposition if he wins bitterly contested presidential poll.
Run-off Delay Fears
Opponents fear the president plans to engineer “technical coup”.
Keeping the Military on Side
Top brass pledges to back Mugabe to the end, but lower ranks seem less committed to defending a regime that cannot feed them.
Election Violence Predicted for Second Round
It is all or nothing for the ZANU-PF regime, whose past record shows it is grimly determined to hold onto power.
Don't Underestimate Mugabe's Resilience
Reports of President Robert Mugabe’s imminent political demise may be exaggerated.
Tensions Mount as Election Decision Nears
The clock is ticking as Zimbabweans wait to hear who their next president will be, or whether the vote will go to a second round.