New constitution based on Zimbabwe Constitutional Referendum voting sees Presidential powers reduced, but will it work?
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Robert Mugabe was one of the leaders of national liberation movements against white-minority rule in Zimbabwe. He was elected in 1980 and never relinquished power. He was pushed out in a soft coup in 2017 and died in 2019. Also see our articles on Zimbabwe or Africa.
Mugabe Dictatorship Eyed as Zimbabwe to Vote
Can Zimbabwe’s dictator allow a fair vote or an opposition win? Zimbabwe to Vote as Africa Watches
Spat Over Zimbabwe Vote Continue as Opposition Cry Foul
Dictatorship may yet refuse to hold free elections this summer after new spat over Zimbabwe vote
Zimbabwe Radios Are Banned As Elections Draw Near
In a preemptive strike against free elections, Zimbabwe radios are banned including all shortwaves
More Zimbabwe Police Trouble Signs as Election Approaches
Elections could be key if Mugabe allows free and fair vote but Zimbabwe police trouble signs worry
Pro-Democracy Group Unhappy With New Zimbabwe Constitution
Zimbabwe’s dictatorship continues refusing meaningful democratic reform for country
New Zimbabwe Constitution Allows Mugabe to Stay
New Zimbabwe constitution drawn up by Mugabe and opposition allows for dictator to remain: Powerful allies in military, security services ensure survival
Zimbabwe Opposition Supporters Free From Dictatorship
Mugabe dictatorship has yet to relinquish power or set Zimbabwe opposition supporters free
Democracy Activists Worry Over Coming Zimbabwe Elections
Nation has yet to emerge from era of dictatorship under Mugabe and many worry over coming Zimbabwe election fraud that will lead to extension of rule
Zimbabwe Must Stop Violence or Live with US Sanctions
The US will not lift sanctions and warns that Mugabe’s Zimbabwe must stop violence in election