Zimbabwe Victor Emmerson Mnangagwa Urges Unity While Avoiding A Runoff Election Demanded By The (MDC-T) Party Since He Won More Than 50percent Of The Votes
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Zimbabwe’s ‘Crocodile’ Wins Elections But Violence Erupts
Zimbabwe’s incumbent Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, popularly known as the ‘Crocodile’ for his leadership of the “crocodile gang” back in the 60s and eventually for his political shrewdness, has won presidential polls.
Mnangagwa ‘Humbled’ by Presidential Win in Zimbabwe
Mnangagwa won Zimbabwe’s presidential election in poll marred by violence and fraud charges. Place to challange results in courts not streets, says Chamisa.
Zimbabweans Vote in First Post-Coup Elections
Zimbabweans vote in first post-coup elections. The general elections mark a turning point in the country’s political history. The spectre of Mugabe’s rule hovers over all.
How Mali and Zimbabwe Elections Are Testing Organizers
Numerous countries have seen increasing attacks on core elements of democracies, including guarantees of free and fair elections
How Zimbabwe’s 2017 Coup Undermined Democracy
When the coup is reconciled with historic civil-military relations and the events immediately preceding the coup, what emerges is military action in Zimbabwe in 2017 that further weakened the country’s already frail democracy.
Guess Who’s Still a Factor in Zimbabwe’s Election? Mugabe
The 94-year-old Mugabe who led the nation through 37 years has emerged as a player ahead of the July 30 vote
A Beginner’s Guide to Zimbabwe’s 2018 Presidential Election
It is difficult to ascertain who between Mnangagwa and Chamisa is going to win. However, reading the mood in recent weeks, it might not be surprising if Chamisa seals a win in the first round of the presidential election.
Improving Zimbabwe Ballot Access is Key to Boost Vote Credibility
The election commission has said it is not bound by law to accede to the opposition’s demands on the ballot papers
After Mugabe, How Free and Fair Will Zimbabwe’s Vote Be?
Government promises a free and fair vote and the military says it won’t stray from the barracks