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

Crisis Mounts for Cornered Mugabe

As the president orders a violent crackdown on the opposition, some say support for him is slipping in his own ZANU-PF party.

Power Vacuum Looms in Zimbabwe

If economic collapse ends Robert Mugabe’s rule, there may be no political leader there to step in and replace him.

Zimbabwe's Teachers Head for South Africa

A relaxation of the rules in South Africa offers teachers who fled Zimbabwe a chance to use their skills at last.

Zimbabwe Government Targets Dissidents

Groundswell of opposition to the Mugabe regime triggers new police crackdowns.

MDC Faces Election Dilemma

If the Zimbabwean opposition wants a presidential election next year, it must forego a new constitution.

Womens' Lives Cut Short

AIDS epidemic and failed government policies are blamed for women’s plummeting life expectancy.

Zimbabweans Losing Patience with Mugabe

More and more people, including Presidential Guardsmen, are starting to say “enough is enough”.

No Cause for Celebration on Mugabe's Birthday

As Mugabe turns 83, Zimbabweans hope he won’t stay in power much longer.

MDC Suffers Mugabe Syndrome

Supporters say party founders have run out of ideas, but they will not admit it - despite it being clear they aren’t advancing the people’s cause any more.