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Zimbabwe Crisis Reports
Years active: 2008-2012
New Zimbabwe Talks Fail to Break Ministries Impasse
Those privy to aborted talks between Mugabe and Tsvangirai again blame differences over the allocation of ten key government ministries.
Troops Fume Over Pay
Police on alert as soldiers embark on a go-slow after promises of foreign currency payments are not kept.
Zimbabwe's Whites Targeted Again
Mugabe regime steps up campaign against minority, accusing it of trying to take over the country.
Security Forces Gear Up for Mass Protests
As the situation in Zimbabwe continues to deteriorate, civil society groups are planning to make their voices heard.
Bid to Stifle Foreign Press
International media angered by huge hike in accreditation fees.
Bleak Prospects for Schools and Universities
Soaring fees and teacher exodus threaten education of Zimbabwe’s children.
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Re: Bid to Stifle Foreign Press
SADC Push for New Talks Between Harare Rivals
Analysts say a face-to-face meeting could salvage the stalled power-sharing deal.
Zimbabwe Currency Facing Extinction
Despite government denials that economy has been “dollarised”, local currency virtually unacceptable as legal tender.