Zimbabwe $510M Loan Approved by IMF September 5, 2009
Zimbabwe's crippled economy received a boost when the IMF sanctioned a $510m (£311m) loan, its first to the country in a decade.
Tsvangirai Sworn in as Zimbabwe Prime Minister February 11, 2009
Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was sworn in as prime minister of Zimbabwe Wednesday as part of a new unity government that Zimbabweans hope will signal an end to the political and economic crises that have gripped the nation for months.
G8 Leaders Seeking Sanctions Against Mugabe July 8, 2008
G8 leaders meeting in Japan have said they will seek targeted sanctions against members of the Zimbabwean government over last month's polls.
Bandwagon Member, Bush Condemns Mugabe Vote June 28, 2008
What is the difference between Iraq and Zimbabwe?
Answer: Oil - Zimbabwe has none.
That's why it has taken this long for President George Bush to condemn the farce that Zimbabwe is going through. In fact it's worse than a farce, it is simply bad theatre.
And now, because nearly everyone else in the world has said that there is no such thing ...
Tsvangirai Rejects Sham Ballot in Zimbabwe June 27, 2008
Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has described the country's election run-off as "an exercise in mass intimidation".
Tsvangirai Pulls Out of Run-Off Vote June 22, 2008
Zimbabwe presidential candidate Morgan Tsvangirai announced Sunday that he will not participate in this week's election because "a free and fair election is impossible."
Tsvangirai: Zimbabwe Run by Junta June 10, 2008
Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai says Zimbabwe country "is effectively being run by a military junta".
Mugabe Suspends Aid Work June 6, 2008
The Zimbabwean government has banned all work by foreign aid agencies, accusing them of campaigning for opposition parties during the country's disputed presidential elections in March.
US, UK Envoys Attacked, Freed in Zimbabwe June 5, 2008
U.S. and British diplomats were attacked Thursday as they tried to investigate political violence in Zimbabwe and a U.S. Embassy employee was beaten, American officials said.
Tsvangirai Detained in Zimbabwe June 4, 2008
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has been detained by police during campaigning for the country’s presidential election, his party said.
Iran & Zimbabwe Blame West for Food Crisis June 3, 2008
Two controversial world leaders known for their anti-western rhetoric took advantage of a U.N. summit to point the finger of blame for the current food crisis at western nations.
Half-a-Billion Dollar Note Introduced in Zimbabwe May 15, 2008
Zimbabwe has introduced a new half-a-billion dollar bank note in a bid to tackle cash shortages fed by rampant inflation, the central bank said on Thursday.
Police Free Zimbabwean Activists April 29, 2008
Police in Zimbabwe have freed more than 180 opposition activists without charge four days after they were detained.
This comes as a Zimbabwean human rights group accuses the government of using violence in rural areas to rig a possible presidential run-off.
A BBC contributor in the southern town of Masvingo reports that the bodies of two opposition activists have been found ...
Mugabe Party Loses Partial Recount April 26, 2008
The party of Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has failed to regain its parliamentary majority after a partial recount of votes from polls last month.
US: Tsvangirai is Zimbabwe Election Winner April 24, 2008
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was the "clear" victor of last month's poll, a top US envoy says.
Jendayi Frazer was speaking in South Africa, at the start of a tour to lobby Zimbabwe's neighbours to put pressure on President Robert Mugabe.
The results of the presidential election have not been released.
Mr Tsvangirai says he won outright but the ruling ...
Mugabe Denounces Opposition April 18, 2008
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has denounced the opposition and former colonial power Britain in his first speech since the disputed elections.
Tsvangirai Urges UN Action on Zimbabwe April 17, 2008
Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has called for the United Nations to set up a criminal court to prosecute those guilty of violence in the aftermath of the stalled election in his troubled country.
Mugabe Calls for Recount April 13, 2008
By Catherine Philp
The Times Online
Hopes that Zimbabwe's neighbours would act to end its deepening crisis were dashed this morning when an all-night summit ended with a statement failing to acknowledge an emergency and calling only for the immediate release of election results.
Even that call looked toothless as Zimbabwe announced there would be a recount of results in 23 ...
Violence in Zimbabwe’s Polls April 8, 2008
Zimbabwe's opposition says its activists have been attacked in a campaign of "massive violence" around the country since recent elections.
"Militias are being rearmed, Zanu-PF supporters are being rearmed," said MDC Secretary General Tendai Biti.
This year's election campaign has been relatively peaceful until now.
Meanwhile, a judge has agreed to hear an opposition request that the results of last month's presidential ...
Zimbabwe Opposition Blocked from Legal Appeal April 5, 2008
Zimbabwe’s opposition leader on Saturday accused President Robert Mugabe of preparing a “war against the people,” The Associated Press reported, and said his party was reluctant to take part in a presidential runoff election.
The leader of the Movement for Democratic Change, Morgan Tsvangirai, stopped short of threatening to boycott a runoff but said there was a mounting climate of ...
Mugabe Party Loses Parliament April 2, 2008
President Robert Mugabe's ruling ZANU-PF party has lost control of the lower house of parliament, according to results released Wednesday by Zimbabwe's Electoral Commission.
The results are not yet final, but it appears the opposition Movement for Democratic Change and its allies will secure a majority in Zimbabwe's 210 seat lower house of parliament.
While this gives the MDC significantly more ...
Zimbabwe Vote Split March 31, 2008
Zimbabwe's government began slowly announcing results of the weekend's elections on Monday but the delays raised fears of vote-rigging as security forces patrolled the streets.
Zimbabwe Opposition Cries Foul March 30, 2008
The main opposition party, Movement for Democratic Change, alleged widespread irregularities and promised to release its own election results, defying a government order.
Zimbabwe Inflation Hits 100,000% February 20, 2008
Zimbabwe's soaring inflation hit an annual rate of 100,000% in January, new official figures show.
Zimbabwe Arrests Business Leaders July 8, 2007
Police arrested 16 more business leaders in a crackdown on those suspected of violating the government's order to slash prices by 50 percent, the official media reported Sunday.
Zimbabwe’s Top Cleric Urges British Invasion July 1, 2007
Zimbabwe's leading cleric has called on Britain to invade the country and topple President Robert Mugabe. Pius Ncube, the Archbishop of Bulawayo, warned that millions were facing death from famine, unable to survive amid inflation believed to have soared to 15,000%.
Mugabe Deregisters Aid Agencies April 17, 2007
President Robert Mugabe de-registered a host of critical aid agencies working within Zimbabwe today delivering another huge blow to the country's already impoverished economy.
Mugabe Endorsed as 2008 Candidate March 31, 2007
Zimbabwe's ruling party on Friday adopted a motion to hold elections in 2008 and endorsed President Robert Mugabe as its presidential candidate, allowing him to stand for another term as leader of the crumbling country.
Tsvangirai’s Aide Nelson Chamisa Beaten March 18, 2007
The spokesman for Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader was assaulted by security forces as he tried to leave the country Sunday, a party official said, accusing the government of continuing to target dissident activists.
Mugabe Threatens Western Envoys March 16, 2007
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has threatened to expel Western diplomats whom he accuses of supporting the political opposition.
Tsvangirai Taken to Hospital March 13, 2007
Zimbabwe's most prominent opposition leader, his face swollen and a large gash on his head, was taken to a hospital Tuesday under police guard after appearing briefly in court along with about 50 activists arrested while trying to attend a prayer meeting.
Zimbabwe Opposition Leaders Held March 11, 2007
The leader of the main opposition party in Zimbabwe, Morgan Tsvangirai, and several colleagues have been detained.
Zimbabwe Inflation Near 1600% February 12, 2007
Inflation in Zimbabwe has continued to spiral upwards, leaping to a record annual rate of 1,593.6% in January.
Mugabe Allowing White Farmers to Return December 17, 2006
President Robert Mugabe's regime in Zimbabwe, which has mounted a six-year campaign to seize white-owned farms, is beginning to allow some white farmers to return to their land as the country faces starvation and economic collapse.
Zimbabwe Considering Allowing White Farmers Back In October 16, 2006
Zimbabwe, facing food shortages blamed partly on its large-scale seizures of white-owned farms, is considering allowing some interested whites to return to farming, a minister said.
Zimbabwe allows whites to lease farms April 25, 2006
The government of Zimbabwe is reversing course to allow white farmers who lost their land to apply for government-owned farms. The government of President Robert Mugabe wants to put a positive spin on the shift. Deputy Information Minister Bright Matonga told the BBC that the white farmers are 'begging' for land.
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