Three people have been killed in Zimbabwe capital Harare in confrontation protesters, and troops, firing live ammunition, teargas and water cannon amid rising tension following presidential elections. #Mnangagwa gives statement on #Harare skirmishes. Says #MDCAlliance & its leadership are responsible for disturbances, any loss of life & injury #HarareShutsDown #ElectionsZW #263Chat pic.twitter.com/mr0usW55nu — DailyNewsZim (@DailyNewsZim)…
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Zimbabwe ruling party declared big winner of elections
Zimbabwe’s ruling party ZANU-PF has won the majority seats in parliament, results from the electoral commission said a day after the opposition accused the agency of deliberately delaying results in ZANU-PF’s favor. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission results indicated incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s ZANU-PF received a comfortable majority with 109 seats against 41 for the opposition…
Zimbabwe opposition claims victory
Experts fear a potential for unrest in Zimbabwe, with both candidates claiming victory in elections. If the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) led by Nelson Chamisa loses the result there could be street protests with a potential for violence, and a protracted legal process that could stunt economic reforms, experts say. In case the ruling…
Zimbabwe electorate heads to poll stations
Zimbabwe electorate heads to the poll stations in the first election since the removal of Robert Mugabe, a milestone moment of hope to end the country of its global pariah status and spark a recovery in its failed economy. Tomorrow, we will go out as one, with peace and love in our hearts, and we…
Zimbabwe invites observers for elections
Zimbabwe will invite observers from the West to monitor its national elections for the first time in more than 15 years, official papers showed, ending a ban imposed by veteran former leader Robert Mugabe. Zimbabwe invites West to observe vote for first time since 2002 https://t.co/H8JKovP1Cl — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) April 10, 2018 The vote, scheduled…
CASTALDO: democratic elections are crucial for Zimbabwe future
Fabio CASTALDO, the vice-president of the European Parliament, explains the significance of the upcoming elections in Zimbabwe for the country’ future, and special attention of the Member of the European Parliament on the developments after Robert Mugabe stepping down. The debate on situation in Zimbabwe tool place in the Strasbourg plenary on February 6, 2018.
Mnangagwa promised democracy
New President Emmerson Mnangagwa shared his grand vision to resurrect Zimbabwe’s ravaged economy and vowed to rule on behalf of all the country’s citizens. Mnangagwa vows to rebuild Zimbabwe and serve all citizens https://t.co/cuKWnPASly — Reuters (@Reuters) November 24, 2017 Sworn in days after the overthrow of Robert Mugabe, Mnangagwa (75) a former security chief…
Mnangagwa past casts shadow on Zimbabwe future
Emmerson Mnangagwa’s return has raised questions in Zimbabwe — he is alleged to have been behind some of Mugabe’s most ruthless policies and to many he represents the oppressive status quo. https://twitter.com/BBCAfrica/status/933707499424886786 Known as “The Crocodile” for his political cunning and longevity, he is accused of orchestrating the massacres in the 1980s, an allegation he…
Mnangagwa arrives to Harare
Zimbabwe’s discharged vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa will be sworn in as President on Friday following the resignation of Robert Mugabe after almost four decades in power, state broadcaster ZBC reported on Wednesday. BREAKING: Zimbabwe’s state-run broadcaster: New leader Mnangagwa arrives today, to be sworn in Friday. — AP Africa (@AP_Africa) November 22, 2017 Emmerson Mnangagwa,…
Mugabe awaiting impeachment
Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party is set to begin impeachment proceedings against President Robert Mugabe on charges that include allowing his wife “to usurp constitutional power”. The motion is now due to be presented to parliament on Tuesday, November 21. Paul Mangwana, a party member, said the process could take as little as two days to…
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