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

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.

Correction

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.