Social media movement launched ThisFlag citizens protest and strike across the country
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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.
Missing Zimbabwe Activist Fuels Democracy Protest
Cause of missing Zimbabwe activist Itai Dzamara has inspired young to push for change to Mugabe regime
Zimbabwe Activists Launch #5to6 Movement for Democracy
Freed from prison, activists plan #5to6 Movement of protest to pressure Mugabe regime
Largest Protests in a Generation Seek Zimbabwe Change
Prospect for Zimbabwe change in political system draw tens of thousands into streets for democracy
The Zimbabwe Villager in Court For Insulting Mugabe
Insulting Mugabe is a crime with high penalties in Zimbabwe as local Moenda Mbera is finding out
The Story Behind an Abducted Zimbabwe Activist
Popular Zimbabwe activist Itai Dzamara disappeared without any trace over a year ago
Celebrating Dictator Mugabe’s 92nd Birthday
At Robert Mugabe’s 92nd birthday bash, guests dine on luxury while nation suffers another famine
Can the Fragmented Zimbabwe Opposition Survive?
The ruling party has based its success on the permanently fragmented Zimbabwe opposition
Zimbabwe Succession Struggle Threatens to Split Party
Security services to complicate the Zimbabwe succession competition following Mugabe passing
African Bribe Culture Holding Back Good Governance
Transparency International warns that the common African bribe for small services harms potential