An American pro-democracy worker discusses his post-election detention in Zimbabwe and what could happen in the next chapter of the nation's political drama.
Regional mediator and South African President Thabo Mbeki arrived in Zimbabwe on Friday for talks on the country's disputed elections ahead of a possible run-off that has raised concerns of further violence.
The South African leader, whose "soft diplomacy" approach towards the crisis in Zimbabwe has triggered criticism at home and abroad, is due to meet veteran President Robert Mugabe. It was not clear if he would discuss the post-election turmoil with the opposition Movement for Democratic Change as well.
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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, in his strongest remarks yet on Zimbabwe, has all but accused President Robert Mugabe of stealing the country's disputed election. Newsweek investigates.
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The Zimbabwe elections, despite President Mugabe's considerable efforts to the contrary, will be the subject of intense international scrutiny. Fifteen years ago, however, the world was largely unaware of the looming crisis - as one accidental eye-witness can testify.
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission's delay in announcing the results of the March 29 election have prompted spiralling fears of election fraud, but are they justified? Share your views here.
Zimbabwe, country in southern Africa, named after the famous 14th-century stone-built city of Great Zimbabwe, located in the southeast. The country is renowned for the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River and for its bountiful wildlife.
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- Should President Robert Mugabe step down from power?
- Absolutely. He's the main reason Zimbabwe is in such a mess.
94% - Certainly not. The legacy of colonialism is to blame for the crisis.
4% - I'm not sure. Are there really any viable alternatives?
3%
- Absolutely. He's the main reason Zimbabwe is in such a mess.
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