Zimbabwe
News and updates about Zimbabwe
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's ex-leader, dies at age 95
Mugabe, the first leader of independent Zimbabwe, ruled over the country with an iron fist for almost 40 years, from 1980 - 2017.
Zimbabwe's president won't step down despite military takeover
Robert Mugabe insists on national TV he still holds power, despite military takeover and his party telling him to step down.
Watch: Celebrations in Zimbabwe after sacking Mugabe
Wild revelry spontaneously erupts as ruling Zanu-PF party sacks Robert Mugabe as leader.
Coup d'état in Zimbabwe
Army announces holding President Mugabe and takeover state-run broadcasting station, denies having committed coup.
Lion kills child in Zimbabwe
Wild lion mauls local child, drags her body 1,000 feet.
Watch: Zimbabwe's airport restored
China upgrades Zimbabwe airport for easier travel and business growth.
Fugitive Rabbi 'In Hiding' in South Africa, Sources Claim
Despite warnings from local Jewish leaders, Rabbi Eliezer Berland does not make an appearance in Johannesburg. Has he gone into hiding?
Suspected Sex-Offender Rabbi Deported From Zimbabwe?
Rabbi Eliezer Berland, leader of 'Shuvu Banim" sect, reportedly deported over visa offenses; wanted in Israel for sex crimes.
Report: Fugitive Rabbi Arrested in Zimbabwe
Rabbi Eliezer Berland, hassidic leader wanted in Israel over alleged sex crimes, arrested while on the run - but no one knows why.
Zimbabwe: Arrest Reporters Who 'Slandered' Us on Iran Deal
Zimbabwean gov't denied that it had made a deal with Iran to sell it uranium, and said it would arrest anyone who said it did.
Bob's Birthday Bash
Mugabe Uses 88th Birthday Bash To Announce Elections
Robert Mugabe has opened his birthday extravaganza by announcing elections in a country wracked by unemployment.
What Makes ZANU Run Early
Zimbabwe Coalition Teeters As Mugabe Pushes For Elections
Zimbabwe's artificial coalition is teetering as President Mugabe's party wants to move up elections.
Killing Mugabe with Kindness
Zimbabwe Opposition Calls on Mugabe's Party to Let Him Rest
The Zimbabwe opposition is unwittingly adopting a tactic that was successfully used against legendary Jerusalem mayor Teddy Kollek.
Mugabe vs. the Archbishop
Rowan Williams Challenges Robert Mugabe on Mugabe's Home Turf
The battle over control of the Anglican Church in Zimbabwe reached a new level when the Archbishop of Canterbury arrived in Zimbabwe.
Mugabe Forces Prepare for Total Power Seizure
Robert Mugabe has the generals' support, and not for idealogical reasons, and that means the opposition needs outside support.
If Qaddafi Goes, Will Mugabe Be Next?
William Hague has called out against the regime of Robert Mugabe for being the same as Qaddafi's.
'Days of Rage' Spreading to Africa?
The government of Zimbabwe has arrested dozens of political activists in an attempt to stop protesters from igniting a “Day of Rage.”
Zimbabwe Diamond Activist Jailed before Israel Appearance
A Zimbabwe activist fighting rights violations in the diamond industry has been jailed before an appearance in Tel Aviv.