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Zimbabwe Crisis Reports
Years active: 2008-2012
US May Tighten Screws on Zimbabwe
As the international community steps up the pressure on President Robert Mugabe’s regime, American officials consider tougher sanctions.
Corruption a Way of Life in Zimbabwe
The government’s new corruption survey is merely another way for the authorities to be seen to be doing something, without taking resolute steps to root out the problem.
Rebuilding Zimbabwean Pride
A one-time admirer of Robert Mugabe reflects on the harm the president has inflicted on Zimbabwe – and what can be done to reverse the damage.
Mugabe Won't Let Go Easily
Events over the last two weeks have added to the pressures facing the Zimbabwean leader, but the opposition will need to keep up the momentum since the president is likely to cling to power as long as he can.
Zimbabwe's Farming Disaster
Derelict properties of first two white farmers murdered in Zimbabwe mirror the country's agricultural collapse.
Fixing Zimbabwe
Even if Robert Mugabe steps aside, unpicking the damage done to Zimbabwe’s political fabric will be a complex task.
Slain Activist Buried Away from Public View
Zimbabwe’s opposition had planned a huge funeral for their “national hero” Gift Tandare, but the government arranged a quiet ceremony far away from the capital.
Mugabe Likely to Accept 2008 Ballot
Under fire from all sides, including his own party, the ageing leader faces an increasingly narrow set of choices.
A Sense of Impunity
A legacy of international inaction encourages Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe to believe there is no price to pay for his crackdown on opponents.