Zimbabwe articles on Democracy Chronicles

News about the struggle for democracy in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is not a functioning democracy thanks in large part to colonialism and decades of misrule by dictator Robert Mugabe. According to Freedom House, "voting is marred by flawed voter registration and balloting, biased media and bribed and threatened voters". Also check out our section on World Democracy and our Africa archives.

Zimbabwe’s Biometric Voter Registration Controversy

March 1, 2017 by Farai Chirimumimba Leave a Comment

Last week the President Robert Mugabe’s government announced that it was taking over the procurement process effectively disallowing UNDP the right to source the BVR kits.

Yes, Robert Mugabe’s Wife Wants to Be Zimbabwe’s President

March 1, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Robert Mugabe’s wife Grace wants to be next to rule Zimbabwe after her husband’s 30 year reign

How American Political Humor Plays in Zimbabwe

February 16, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Locals take note as Saturday Night Live features Zimbabwe’s dictator Mugabe in attacks on Trump

India Playing With Money, Playing With Lives

November 14, 2016 by David Anderson, J.D. Leave a Comment

For a country trying to move forward, lift millions out of poverty, and attract investment, this abrupt collective punishment is a sad presage of India’s future under P.M. Modi.