President Mnangagwa secures second term amid allegations of fraud and intimidation, continuing political uncertainty in a nation with a troubled electoral history.
On August 23, amid violence, voter intimidation and claims of rigging, Zimbabweans will head to the polls.
Zimbabwe's recent amendment to the existing Criminal Law (Codification Reform) Act will make make both anti-government protests and international political collaborations of any kind punishable under the new law.
The Zimbabwen government has announced that it will table the "Patriot Bill" in parliament which will criminalise openly criticising the government.
How does this count as a legitimate foreign policy strategy?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa calls for peace as Zimbabwe still waits for the official presidential election results.
Why is it taking so long to get some answers?
This will be the first time Robert Mugabe's name will not be on the ballot.
The Zimbabwean president and independence hero Robert Mugabe resigned today after 37 years in office.
Zimbabwe is almost certainly going through a coup right now.
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