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Zimbabweans vote in tense poll

Zimbabweans on Wednesday voted in closely-watched presidential and legislative elections after a campaign tainted by a crackdown on the opposition, fears of vote rigging and public anger at the economic crisis. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 80, who came to power after a coup that deposed late ruler Robert Mugabe in 2017…
bubmag
August 23, 2023
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Emmerson Mnangagwa

Image source, Reuters When Robert Mugabe was ousted as Zimbabwe's president in 2017, his replacement, Emmerson Mnangagwa promised a new start for his country's people. But as President Mnangagwa seeks re-election at the polls later this month, Zimbabweans are grappling with the same problems - high inflation, poverty and a…
bubmag
August 19, 2023
Robert Mugabe

Robert Mugabe’s Son Arrested In Zimbabwe

A son of Zimbabwe's former President, Robert Mugabe, has been arrested over allegations he damaged property at a party in Harare. Robert Mugabe junior, who is thought to be 31, is accused of destroying cars and other property over the weekend. He was arrested following a complaint from his friend,…
bubmag
February 20, 2023
Robert Mugabe

Zimbabwe politics | Four years since Mnangagwa was sworn in

HARARE - On this day four years ago, Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in as Zimbabwe's president.   Terming it a "new dawn", Zimbabweans hoped the country's economic troubles would cease. READ: Zimbabwean president challenged in court  Mnangagwa came to power after former Zanu-PF ally Robert Mugabe was removed in a military…
bubmag
August 26, 2022