A campaign poster for President Robert Mugabe is posted along a city street June 21, 2008 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Human rights groups have accused Mugabe's ruling party of mass voter intimidation and violence against the political opposition ahead of the scheduled June 27 presidential runoff vote between President Mugabe and opposition candidate Morgan Tsvangirai. © John Moore/Getty Images

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Zimbabwe Crisis Reports

Years active: 2008-2012

Mugabe Stokes Diplomatic War

President says his western critics will not be invited to monitor upcoming elections.

Machiavellian Mugabe Odds On for Re-election

Endorsement as ZANU-PF presidential candidate means he seems almost certain to win another term in office.

Johannesburg Wary of Making Visa Concessions

South Africa reluctant to relax travel restrictions with neighbour as it’s already struggling with huge influx of illegal Zimbabweans.

Publisher Challenges Banning Order

But the ANZ newspaper group, a fierce critic of Mugabe, doesn’t appear to stand much of a chance.

Mirror Image Leaders

There are uncanny similarities between the late Ian Smith and Robert Mugabe.

Mbeki Struggling to Bridge Political Chasm

He claims progress in mediation between Mugabe and opposition, but analysts say little has been achieved.

Court Strike Leaves Detainees Stranded

Industrial action by judges and prosecutors highlights fundamental problems with the law in Zimbabwe.

Another Poor Harvest Beckons

Tilling on some of the best farmland in the country hasn’t even started yet.

Youth Vote Blow for MDC

Young people show little interest in backing the opposition in next year’s elections.