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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 Police Arrest Top Opposition MDC Alliance Official

January 12, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Zimbabwe Police Arrest Top Opposition MDC Alliance Official

The Zimbabwean government has pursued its crackdown on the opposition. Police on Monday arrested lawyer for MDC Alliance party spokesperson.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe looks to criminalise meetings with other countries

October 5, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Zimbabwe looks to criminalise meetings with other countries

In a new low, Zimbabwe’s wants to make it a criminal offence for citizens to hold meetings with foreign governments without state approval.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Political Dissidents, Zimbabwe

Mnangagwa Breathing Fire, Demanding Arrest of Exiled G40 Members ‘Peddling Lies’ About Zimbabwe

September 15, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Mnangagwa Breathing Fire, Demanding Arrest of Exiled G40 Members 'Peddling Lies' About Zimbabwe

President Mnangagwa is looking to have exiled members of the G40 arrested and returned to Zimbabwe to face what he calls justice.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Zimbabwe

7 Countries Urge Zimbabwe to Allow Freedom of Opinion, Stop Corruption

August 30, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

7 Countries Urge Zimbabwe to Allow Freedom of Opinion, Stop Corruption

Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, UK and USA have urged the Zimbabwean Government to stop repression and corruption.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Worldwide Corruption, Zimbabwe

Comedian Mocks Zimbabwe’s Government Despite Fear of Reprisal

August 24, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Comedian Mocks Zimbabwe's Government Despite Fear of Reprisal

Rising Zimbabwean political satirist has critiqued the government of Mnangagwa. This comes as the regime is cracking down on growing dissent.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Comedy, Political Dissidents, Zimbabwe

Top South Africa Minister Says Crisis in Zimbabwe Needs Urgent Action

August 17, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Top South Africa Minister Says Crisis in Zimbabwe Needs Urgent Action

A top South African Minister says the crisis in Zimbabwe needs urgent action. Since the crisis started Zimbabwe has denied its existence.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, South Africa, Worldwide Corruption, Zimbabwe

ANC: Africans Should Resolve Zimbabwe Political Crisis

August 13, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

ANC: Africans Should Resolve Zimbabwe Political Crisis

Zimbabwe has become more unstable since Mnanagwa’s violent ascendancy. South Africa that sent envoys this week advocates an African solution to the crisis.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, South Africa, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe President Decries ‘Divisive Falsehoods’ Over Rights Abuse Claims

August 10, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Zimbabwe President Decries ‘Divisive Falsehoods’ Over Rights Abuse Claims

Zimbabwe’s government has grown more corrupt and repressive since 2017 but Mnangagwa decried ‘divisive falsehoods’ over recent rights abuse claims.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Zimbabwe

South Africa’s EFF Leader Julius Malema, Others Urge Zimbabwe Govt to Stop Human Rights Violations

August 4, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

South Africa's EFF Leader Julius Malema, Others Urge Zimbabwe Govt to Stop Human Rights Violations

Human rights abuses in Zimbabwe are worsening. South Africa’s opposition leader, Julius Malema, and others have urged President Mnangagwa’s regime to stop the violations.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Zimbabwe

United Nations Says Zimbabwe Using COVID-19 to Clamp Down on Freedom of Media And Assembly

July 24, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

South Africa's EFF Leader Julius Malema, Others Urge Zimbabwe Govt to Stop Human Rights Violations

Mnangagwa who came to power in Zimbabwe through coup has paid lip service to democracy. The UN is warning his regime is using COVID-19 to clamp down.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Zimbabwe

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