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Zimbabwe

The Republic of Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has served in office since a 2017 coup and is seeking a second term in the country's elections on August 23.

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April 3, 2024

Zimbabwe declares national disaster amid El Nino drought

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Healthworkers wear protective gear as they see cholera patients

Deadly cholera outbreak hits southern Africa

Deadly cholera outbreak hits southern Africa

Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi are at the epicenter of a deadly cholera outbreak in southern Africa.
HealthApril 17, 2024
A Zimbabwean gold coin being held between two fingers

Flip Side: Should Africa ditch underperforming currencies?

Flip Side: Should Africa ditch underperforming currencies?

African currencies continue to slump against major global currencies.
GlobalizationApril 16, 202402:54 min
A farmer holds dried out corn in his hands

Drought devastates Zimbabwe's crops

Drought devastates Zimbabwe's crops

The drought sweeping across southern Africa has wiped out 80% of Zimbabwe's crops, with many fearing the months ahead.
Food SecurityApril 13, 202402:35 min
A person walks through a field of dried out crops

Zimbabwe declares drought-induced state of disaster

Zimbabwe declares drought-induced state of disaster

A crippling drought has disrupted 80% of planted crops, leaving Zimbabwe's farmers in dire straits.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 7, 202401:16 min
A person in a hat in a field of dry crops

Severe drought in Zimbabwe threatens millions with hunger

Severe drought in Zimbabwe threatens millions with hunger

The World Food Program has said it might not be able to assist families in Zimbabwe facing food insecurity.
Food SecurityMarch 26, 202401:37 min
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Russian President Vladimir Putin

Do Russian grains feed Africa or fuel influence?

Do Russian grains feed Africa or fuel influence?

Observers say the grain donated by Russia during Zimbabwe's devastating drought isn't purely humanitarian.
PoliticsMarch 21, 2024
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A Zimbabwean woman shops for vegetables in Jambanja market in Seke, south of Harare.

Zimbabwe's women decry political underrepresentation

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed just six women to his new 26-member cabinet.
EqualitySeptember 15, 2023
Poster shows Zimbabwe leader Emmerson Mnangagwa

Zimbabwean election under scrutiny for irregularities

Critics say Zimbabwe's election does not necessarily reflect the will of the people.
PoliticsAugust 28, 2023
Supporters of President Emmesron Mnangagwa during a campaign event in Harare

Zimbabwe election: Any hope for democratic change?

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to be reelected next week with a weak opposition failing to defeat his regime.
PoliticsAugust 23, 2023
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