With elections approaching, Zimbabwe’s Anti-Dictatorship PM looks to rally a repressed movement
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Zimbabwe Radios Are Banned As Elections Draw Near
In a preemptive strike against free elections, Zimbabwe radios are banned including all shortwaves
More Zimbabwe Police Trouble Signs as Election Approaches
Elections could be key if Mugabe allows free and fair vote but Zimbabwe police trouble signs worry
Pro-Democracy Group Unhappy With New Zimbabwe Constitution
Zimbabwe’s dictatorship continues refusing meaningful democratic reform for country
New Zimbabwe Constitution Allows Mugabe to Stay
New Zimbabwe constitution drawn up by Mugabe and opposition allows for dictator to remain: Powerful allies in military, security services ensure survival
Zimbabwe Opposition Supporters Free From Dictatorship
Mugabe dictatorship has yet to relinquish power or set Zimbabwe opposition supporters free
Democracy Activists Worry Over Coming Zimbabwe Elections
Nation has yet to emerge from era of dictatorship under Mugabe and many worry over coming Zimbabwe election fraud that will lead to extension of rule
Zimbabwe Must Stop Violence or Live with US Sanctions
The US will not lift sanctions and warns that Mugabe’s Zimbabwe must stop violence in election
Fresh Calls For New Elections in Zimbabwe
Mugabe, Opposition Meet Over Differences Under South African Urging for Elections in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Power-Sharing Government Writes New Constitution
Constitution Immediately Criticised as 88 Year Old Mugabe Continues Zimbabwe Power-Sharing