A hearing was held Wednesday in Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court on the opposition party’s challenge to last month’s presidential election.
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Opposition Party MDC Calls For Fresh Zimbabwe Election
The main opposition party in Zimbabwe Movement for democratic change (MDC) has filed a challenge to the result on Friday claiming there was a miss calculation of the votes
Why Lifting Targeted Sanctions On Zimbabwe Officials is Premature
British MP, Kate Hoey, says till there is prove of transparency and respect for law, sanctions on Ex-Zimbabwean president and clique should stay in place.
Is Mnangagwa Zimbabwe’s New Democrat?
In his speech on Monday, Mnangagwa urged the nation to move ahead and put the election period behind. If this means not punishing military excesses during the recent PEV then Mnangagwa a democrat will continue to be doubtful.
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Confirms Mnangagwa Election
Commission has adjusted its presidential election results by slightly reducing incumbent president Mnangagwa’s win by over 4,000 votes.
President Urges Moving on After Zimbabwe Election Unrest
President Mnangagwa on Monday said Zimbabweans should unite to rebuild the economy and put behind the election period that saw six people killed by army.
Mnangagwa’s Swearing-in Postponed in Zimbabwe
Mnangagwa’s swearing-in was postponed pending the decision by the Constitutional Court on fraud allegations by the MDC Alliance.
How Post-Election Violence Blemishes Zimbabwe’s Elections
Zimbabwe’s Foreign Affairs Minister says post-election violence should not be “allowed to blemish the peaceful, free and credible elections” held recently.
Mnangagwa Rules Out Unity Govt in Zimbabwe
Mnangagwa rejected considering a government of national unity, saying “not that it is a bad idea but it doesn’t assure that there is any need.”
Outlining An Immediate Cure For Post-Election Violence in Zimbabwe
Coupled with the unusually fraught political tension in the election run-up, this recent violence is cause for concern. Addressing these issues now could be vital in preventing violence in the future.