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UN chief concerned about situation in Zimbabwe after election marred by irregularities

UN chief Antonio Guterres has raised concern about the situation in Zimbabwe, where tensions are rising after a disputed election, with critics inside and outside the southern African country criticized the re-election of incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa does not appear to reflect the will of the people. Mnangagwa was reelected with 52.6% of the vote, […]

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Zimbabwe: Opposition leader claims presidential victory

On Sunday August 27, 2023, the leader of Zimbabwe’s opposition, Nelson Chamisa, challenged the re-election of outgoing President Emmerson Mnangagwa, officially announced the day before, and claimed victory, following an election with numerous shortcomings, the regularity of which has been called into question. “We won this election. We are the leaders. We are even surprised […]

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Zimbabwe: 11 candidates gear up for crucial general election in August

Zimbabwe’s presidential elections due to be held on 23 August will be contested by a total of 11 candidates, but according to analysts, it will be a race between incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa and the main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa. Campaigns are in full swing in Zimbabwe as political parties gear up for a general election […]