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

Gono Defuses UN Pull-Out Threat

His intervention results in UN agencies being offered exemption from ban on purchase of fuel with foreign currency.

Sex Allegations Against Bishop a Diversionary Tactic

The Zimbabwean state media are in full voice as they seek to discredit one of President Mugabe’s most steadfast critics.

Commuter Misery as Harare Bus Operators Strike

Commuters stranded after transport operators cut services in protest at government order to slash fares.

Businesses Reeling From Price-Slashing Order

Panic and desperation sets in among Zimbabweans as most retail outlets run out of goods.

End of Road for Reserve Bank Governor?

Gono likely to either resign or face the sack after his withering criticism of the president’s price-slashing move.

Crisis Casts Shadow Over World Cup Preparations

South African soccer fans worried that Zimbabwean turmoil will mar the tournament.

Price Controls Prove Counterproductive

Restrictions on retail prices have led to panic-buying, with no prospect that shops can afford to buy in new stock.

Post-Mugabe Quandary

There’s little consensus amongst analysts over who should lead the country once Mugabe finally goes.

Mugabe Finds New Enemies in Business Sector

As manufacturers and retailers raise prices to keep pace with inflation, the president accuses them of a concerted plot to unseat him.