Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's ruling party calls on Mugabe to step down after military takeover

Nov 18, 2017 06:36

Eight of the 10 regional branches of Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party have joined calls for President Robert Mugabe to step down three days after the military seized power in the African country, state TV says.
Zimbabwe opposition leader returns home after coup

Nov 16, 2017 13:51

Zimbabwe’s opposition leader and former prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai has returned to the African country to following an effective coup against long-time President Robert Mugabe.
EU urges ‘peaceful resolution’ to Zimbabwe crisis

Nov 15, 2017 18:03

The European Union has called for a "peaceful resolution" to the unfolding crisis in Zimbabwe, after the army put long-time President Robert Mugabe under house arrest in a move that military officials insist is not a coup.
Zimbabwe in ‘bloodless transition’ away from Mugabe

Nov 15, 2017 13:00

Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU-PF, says the series of military activities underway in the country mark a “bloodless transition” of power from long-time President Robert Mugabe.
WHO ‘rethinking’ decision on Mugabe

Oct 22, 2017 08:41

The World Health Organization (WHO) will be reconsidering a decision to name Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe “a goodwill ambassador” after facing criticism.
Zimbabwe’s opposition rejects coalition deal

Sep 06, 2017 16:44

Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) said on Wednesday it had no plans to join factions of the ruling ZANU-PF party to form a national unity coalition after the eventual death of 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe.
Malaria kills 150 in Zimbabwe after heavy rains

Mar 27, 2017 20:01

At least 150 people have died of malaria in Zimbabwe over the past two months, with nearly 90,000 infections recorded, a government official said Monday, blaming the upsurge on intense rains.
Zimbabwe state doctors end crippling strike on 'compassionate grounds'

Mar 06, 2017 20:28

State doctors in Zimbabwe have ended a walkout which had paralyzed hospitals across the African country for three weeks.
Zimbabwe opposition coalition defies ban on protests

Sep 16, 2016 15:06

Zimbabwe's coalition of opposition parties under the banner of the National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA) says it will challenge a police order that bans protests in the capital Harare.
Zimbabwe court denies bail to 58 opposition protesters

Sep 02, 2016 18:33

A Zimbabwean court has denied bail to 58 opposition protesters who took part in recent demonstrations against President Robert Mugabe.