Zimbabwe elections
As Zimbabwe eyes election, fears grow of a return to dirty tricks
Despite that, the main opposition, Citizens Coalition for Change, came out of the vote oozing with confidence, saying nothing can stop it from forming the next...
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Zim inquiry finds use of live bullets in post-election violence unjustified
The commission of enquiry into the post-election violence has called for the victims’ families to be compensated, and for free medical care to be given to the injured.
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Chamisa denies being behind Zimbabwe post-election violence
Critics of Nelson Chamisa say that he and fellow opposition officials urged protesters to take to the streets two days after polls by insisting the MDC had won the election and telling supporters to defend their vote.
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Tendai Biti insists his party not behind deadly Zim protests
Biti has been accused by some witnesses of encouraging Movement for Democratic Change supporters to protest when results weren’t released fast enough for the July poll.
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Media asked to provide footage of deadly Zim election shootings
This week the commission heard testimonies from soldiers who said they weren't responsible for the murders of six civilians in Harare two days after the disputed July elections.
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Mnangagwa rightful winner of Zim elections, says Mugabe
The former president says it was clear that Emmerson Mnangagwa was the winner of the 30 July poll, adding that everyone should rally behind his government.
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Mnangagwa appoints 7-member team to probe post-election violence
The commissioners will include former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe and former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku.
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Chamisa: Let the will of the people be respected
President Emmerson Mnangagwa was inaugurated on Sunday, after his was confirmed by the country’s constitutional court on Friday.
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Mnangagwa vows to uphold Zimbabwe's constitution
Mnangagwa was inaugurated on Sunday after the constitutional court dismissed an attempt by the opposition mdc alliance to rule that his Zanu-PF party stole the July election.
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Mnangagwa, Chamisa react to court verdict on elections
In a series of tweets, Emmerson Mnangagwa reacted to the court’s dismissal of the MDC Alliance’s petition to have the results nullified, adding he’s not surprised by the ruling.
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Mnangagwa calls for peace after court victory
Chief Justice Luke Malaba says Nelson Chamisa failed to provide clear, direct and credible evidence to prove his allegations of election fraud.
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MDC Alliance's election challenge dismissed with costs
Nelson Chamisa’s lawyers argued earlier this week that he was cheated out of victory by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission.
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Zimbabwe ConCourt due to begin hearing MDC Alliance poll challenge
The case will see MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa try overturn President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s narrow victory.
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Zimbabwe gears up for election court challenge
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa is challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa's victory in last month’s poll.
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Mpofu, Ngcukaitobi’s temp work permits declined in Zim
The South African lawyers arrived in Zimbabwe last week to offer their expertise in the high-profile case.
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Democracy is on trial in Zimbabwe - Chamisa
Nelson Chamisa insists he beat Emmerson Mnangagwa in the July election and that the results were rigged to give his rival victory.
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Mpofu, Ngcukaitobi arrive in Zim for MDC Alliance election challenge
Dali Mpofu and Tembeka Ngcukaitobi were seen arriving at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport ahead of Wednesday’s court case.
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Zanu-PF files legal papers in response to MDC Alliance poll results challenge
Zanu-PF is arguing that the main opposition has no grounds to challenge president-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa's victory.
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Report: Some MDC Alliance members seeking to oust Nelson Chamisa
Chamisa’s critics are said to want him replaced by secretary general Douglas Mwonzora.
