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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.
US Needs to Rethink Southern Africa Democracy Strategy
Southern Africa democracy in can succeed in a place where widespread free and fair elections have struggled to take root in the violent past
New Play About Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe Long Life
New political off-Broadway show in New York seeks to delve into the mind and life of freedom fighter turned dictator in play about Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe
Africa Leaders Praise Zimbabwe’s Stolen Elections
Line up of Africa leaders praise Zimbabwe dictatorship and lend their credibility to stolen vote
Africa’s Elderly Rulers Slammed by Sudanese Entrpreneur
Africa’s elderly rulers are much older than the global norm with Robert Mugabe holding on at 89
Africa Leaders Praise Zimbabwe After Stolen Elections
After Robert Mugabe steals another election, Africa Leaders praise Zimbabwe and old dictator
Zimbabwe’s Opposition Alleges Fraud in Elections
Zimbabwe’s Opposition alleges fraud and stolen vote as dictatorship of Robert Mugabe claims win
Holding Crucially Important Zimbabwe Vote
Outside monitors, dictator Mugabe mean important Zimbabwe vote to opposition government possible
What Mugabe’s Dictatorship Means for Zimbabwe
Dictatorship Means for Zimbabwe: Africa’s Zimbabwe dictatorship has brought economic hardship to country
Opposition Candidate Arrested in Zimbabwe
Rising tensions and police brutality are cause for concern as another arrested in Zimbabwe