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Zimbabwe Begins Recount; Opposition Rejects Move

Parliamentary results could be overturned

(Newser) - Zimbabwe began a partial recount today of votes from last month’s parliamentary elections despite objections from the opposition party and fears that the deadlock could turn violent. The recount in 23 of 210 constituencies is expected to last 3 days and could reverse the initial results that handed defeat...

China Ships Arms to Mugabe
 China Ships Arms to Mugabe 
Apr 18, 2008 4:29 AM CDT

China Ships Arms to Mugabe

Union refusing to unload dangerous cargo destined for tense Zimbabwe

(Newser) - As tensions rise in Zimbabwe, a Chinese ship has arrived in a South African port with arms bound for Harare. The ship put to sea with AK-47 rifles, mortars, rocket-propelled grenades and millions of rounds of ammunition, apparently to fortify President Robert Mugabe, who's not relinquishing power despite his suspected...

South Africa Calls for Results in Zimbabwe

Mbeki shifts position as world criticism of Mugabe mounts

(Newser) - South Africa shifted course today and for the first time called on Zimbabwe to release election results, Reuters reports. A spokesman for the government of Thabo Mbeki—an ally of Robert Mugabe who had previously downplayed the crisis—called the situation "dire." President Bush, meanwhile, criticized African leaders...

Mugabe Rival Accused of Treason

Dangerous new stakes in controversial election

(Newser) - Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, who is convinced he won last month's presidential election, has now been accused of treason by President Robert Mugabe's government. The accusation presents a dangerous new threat in the wake of the controversial elections, whose results have not yet been released. "There is no...

Mugabe Didn't Win: Brown
 Mugabe Didn't Win: Brown 
Apr 16, 2008 1:35 PM CDT

Mugabe Didn't Win: Brown

British PM says 'stolen election would not be an election at all' in Zimbabwe

(Newser) - Gordon Brown said today Robert Mugabe lost Zimbabwe’s March 29 election, implying that Mugabe means to change the results while delaying their release, the Guardian reports. "No one thinks, having seen the result at the polling stations, that President Mugabe has won. … A stolen election would not...

Zimbabwe Braces for Strike
 Zimbabwe Braces for Strike 
Apr 15, 2008 3:48 AM CDT

Zimbabwe Braces for Strike

Opposition leader calls for 'mass stay-in' to shake loose election results

(Newser) - After a court yesterday refused to force the publication of general election results, Zimbabwe's opposition leader has once again called for a general strike. The party of Morgan Tsvangirai, who has declared victory over President Robert Mugabe, is advocating a "mass stay-in until the results are released." But...

Court Rejects Zimbabwe Poll Petition

Won't force Mugabe to release election results; recount stands

(Newser) - A Zimbabwean high court today rejected a petition to force President Robert Mugabe’s government to release its long-delayed election results, the BBC reports. Instead, the ruling party will be allowed to go through with its recounts, which the opposition believes are a ploy to rig the parliamentary election.

Zimbabwe Opposition Calls Strike
Zimbabwe Opposition
Calls Strike
Apr 11, 2008 5:08 PM CDT

Zimbabwe Opposition Calls Strike

Mugabe bans rallies, will skip summit on election results

(Newser) - Zimbabwe’s opposition party called a general strike today in response to news that Robert Mugabe will not attend a weekend summit intended to speed the release of last month’s election results, Reuters reports. Morgan Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change marshaled support for the strike, which "starts...

Zimbabwe Opposition Vows to Boycott Runoff

Party says it won the election 'hands down'

(Newser) - Zimbabwe’s opposition party today announced it would boycott a runoff of the presidential election, saying their candidate, Morgan Tsvangirai, won the vote “hands down.” Official results from the election still have not been released, but President Robert Mugabe is thought to be pushing for a runoff vote,...

'Vote Mugabe or Die,' Thugs Warn
'Vote Mugabe
or Die,'
Thugs Warn
Apr 10, 2008 4:23 AM CDT

'Vote Mugabe or Die,' Thugs Warn

President's supporters terrorize voters ahead of Zimbabwe runoff

(Newser) - Supporters of President Robert Mugabe have unleashed a wave of violence against opposition supporters ahead of a presumed second round of voting in Zimbabwe's presidential election. Armed men have driven from village to village and beaten voters in a chilling wave of intimidation designed to ensure another victory for Mugabe,...

Mugabe Foe Meets South African Leaders

ANC chief may be leaning to Tsvangirai in power play

(Newser) - The Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai traveled to South Africa yesterday to shore up international support for his claim that he has defeated Robert Mugabe in the presidential election. No details were released about Tsvangirai's meeting with Jacob Zuma, the African National Congress leader and assumed next president, but the...

Opposition Rejects Recount in Zimbabwe

High court to rule on election results tomorrow

(Newser) - Zimbabwe’s opposition leader today rejected a demand by President Robert Mugabe for a vote recount, the BBC reports. Morgan Tsvangirai, who has accused Mugabe of plotting a violence to maintain power, called a recount “illegal” and “impractical.” Meanwhile, a high court said it will rule tomorrow...

Zimbabwe 'Hit List' Sparks Unease
Zimbabwe
'Hit List'
Sparks Unease
Apr 6, 2008 7:00 AM CDT

Zimbabwe 'Hit List' Sparks Unease

Both sides claim 'memo' is part of dangerous power play

(Newser) - The Zimbabwe opposition denied responsibility yesterday for a "hit list" that is circulating in Harare, saying President Robert Mugabe created it to incite panic. The memo, which lists officials to be purged, cropped up as opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was assuring military and intelligence leaders that his transition into...

Mugabe Demands Recount After Rival's Dire Warning

Zimbabwe's political situation edges toward a violent confrontation

(Newser) - Robert Mugabe's party demanded that Zimbabwe's top court delay tomorrow's announcement of election results and demanded a recount, Reuters reports. The move came hours after opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai claimed an outright victory and warned that Mugabe was getting ready to wage a "war on the people" to stay...

Mugabe Ready for War, Says Opponent
Mugabe Ready for War, Says Opponent
Apr 5, 2008 12:42 PM CDT

Mugabe Ready for War, Says Opponent

Tsvangirai claims outright win, predicts violence in run-off

(Newser) - Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai says he already won Zimbabwe’s presidential election, and the proposed run-off is part of President Robert Mugabe’s “war against the people.” “Violence will be the new weapon to reverse the people’s will,” he said. Armed guards blocked opposition lawyers...

Mugabe's Party OKs Run-Off
 Mugabe's Party OKs Run-Off 
Apr 4, 2008 4:30 PM CDT

Mugabe's Party OKs Run-Off

Ruling regime still sitting on Zimbabwe election results

(Newser) - As Zimbabwe awaits official results of last week’s election, president Robert Mugabe’s party announced today that he would not oppose a run-off with opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, CNN reports. The law requires the electoral commission to report results within 6 days of an election, but no results materialized;...

Mugabe May Quit for Immunity

Opposition wary of overtures

(Newser) - Aides for Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe are in secret talks with leaders of the country's opposition to negotiate a transfer of power, the Guardian reports.  Mugabe may step down in exchange for immunity for past crimes, according to sources. But Morgan Tsvangirai and his Movement for Democratic Change are...

Mugabe 'Not Giving Up'; Police Raid Rival Offices

He's ready for a run-off; soldiers raid opposition party offices

(Newser) - Robert Mugabe is "not giving up" and is ready to compete in a second round of voting in Zimbabwe’s hotly contested presidential election, the BBC reports. Meanwhile, police raided opposition party offices and rounded up a handful of foreign journalists at a hotel, including a Pulitzer winner from...

Mugabe Concedes Defeat to Aides

But will he step aside?

(Newser) - Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has privately conceded defeat in last weekend's presidential election, leaving open the question of whether he will step down after 28 years in power, reports Business Day. Mugabe has told his family, advisers, and members of the army and intelligence operations that he was clearly outvoted...

State-Run Paper Predicts Run-Off in Zimbabwe

Opposition claims victory based on polling-place tallies

(Newser) - Zimbabwe’s opposition party declared victory today, after finishing its independent tally of polling place results. But the state-run newspaper is predicting a run-off, a sign that Robert Mugabe intends to fight to keep power, the Guardian reports. According to the opposition poll, challenger Morgan Tsvangirai won the vote 50....

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