Rising tensions and police brutality are cause for concern as another arrested in Zimbabwe
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.
Opposition Faces New Zimbabwe Government Violence
Members of the opposition are routinely harassed and repressed by Zimbabwe government violence
Are New Elections in Zimbabwe a Miracle?
New elections in Zimbabwe hold much promise if held fairly, yet concerns linger of deep fraud
Opposition’s Tsvangirai Proposes Deep Zimbabwe Changes
Coming elections could mark peaceful transition as Morgan Tsvangirai proposes deep Zimbabwe change
Zimbabwe Voter Registration Begins to Take Shape
Free and fair elections can help transfer from Mugabe as Zimbabwe voter registration begins
Zimbabwe Appeals for Help to Fund Elections
Fairness of coming elections still in question as Zimbabwe appeals for help with election costs
Moves Towards New Zimbabwe Election System After Vote
Surprising result leads nation on path to new Zimbabwe election system that is chance for change
Questionable Zimbabwe Vote Has Signs of Danger
Dictatorship has yet to show it is willing to let go of power after questionable Zimbabwe vote
Voting Starts in Zimbabwe Constitutional Referendum
New constitution based on Zimbabwe Constitutional Referendum voting sees Presidential powers reduced, but will it work?
Spat Over Zimbabwe Vote Continue as Opposition Cry Foul
Dictatorship may yet refuse to hold free elections this summer after new spat over Zimbabwe vote