Zimbabwe’s political class continues to enjoy privileges at the same time its civil military complex demonstrates it insensitivity to the sufferings of the masses.
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Revisiting Political Party Funding Disclosure In Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is one of very few democracies in the world that don’t register political parties.
Zimbabwe Government’s Top Priority Is Avoiding Mass Protests
Popular Zimbabwean movements seem to understand the difficulty of mobilizing disaffected citizens outside of the channels established by the parties and labour unions that dominate politics.
Rights Groups Worried About Zimbabwe Crackdown Against Activists
Rights organizations in Zimbabwe are concerned about what they say is a crackdown against opposition activists by the government of President Mnangagwa.
Zimbabwe Government Targeting Civil Society Leaders
Condemning detention of seven civil society leaders in Zimbabwe, as part of an ongoing crackdown on the rights of Zimbabwean citizens and civil society.
5 Rights Activists Charged in Zimbabwe, Lawyers Say
Authorities in Zimbabwe have charged five rights campaigners arrested this week, accusing them of plotting to overthrow President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Report Outlines Threats to Freedom in Multiple African Countries
In a dozen countries across Africa, governments have put laws that “improperly constrain” nongovernmental organizations and imperil civil society.
Ever-Escalating Political Polarization in Zimbabwe
We’ve been trapped in a cycle of ever-escalating political polarization in Zimbabwe. As measured by consistent partisan positioning among voters, the split in the Zimbabwe’s electorate has reached the apex. But this is about to end.
Zimbabwe Security Seizes Democracy Book Penned By Opposition
Zimbabwean state security agents have seized a consignment of a new book written by Olusegun Obasanjo and MDC deputy chairperson Tendai Biti.
Attacks on Human Rights Activists Worrying Zimbabwe Lawyers
Mnangagwa’s attacks on Human rights activists particularly on lawyers, doctors and nurses for carrying out their legitimate activities worries (ZLHR).