Two acts of self-defense from Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai seem to have sparked action, or talk of it, from the global community, writes Thomas Hunter.
Zimbabwe
Tsvangirai’s cop-out a defeat for democracy
Freedom from tyranny has never been an easy or bloodless path, writes Zimbabwean blogger James Hall.
Fixing politics: Business-as-usual on petrol makes us all losers
The Greens may not be the future of mainstream politics in Australia, but they’ve joined the dots on energy better than any of the competition, argues Bernard Keane.
Zimbabwe: As vote looms, Mugabe ratchets up violence
Over the weekend Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe gave up trying to pass off the coming presidential run-off election as anything like democratic. Here are the latest reports coming out of Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwean senator: Prepare for another vote on Mugabe
Zimbabweans still don’t have a result in the Presidential vote, but that might be about to change. Thomas Hunter speaks with Zimbabwean opposition senator David Coltart.
Zimbabweans may be asked to choose president … again
This week looms as an important one in the crucial race for the Zimbabwean presidency, writes Thomas Hunter.
Violence on the rise as Mugabe clings to power
Zimbabwe remains at the mercy of his Robert Muagbe despite a high-level, pan-African meeting over the weekend, reports Thomas Hunter.
The speech Robert Mugabe needs to make
Robert Mugabe would be far better served by a gracious concession than by attempting to remain in office through fraud and violence, writes Charles Richardson.
Richard Farmer’s political bite-sized meaty chunks
Meaty snippets from the home of government plus the daily reality check and the pick of other people’s political coverage. Richard Farmer writes.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups
Brendan Nelson, Hopoate and FM radio … Zimbabwe and the United Nations … Lennon’s deputies … indigenous s-xual abuse … First Dog on the Moon …
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups
Vale John Button … Indigenous s-xual abuse … the Olympic Torch … Zimbabwe … Rudd’s 2020 Summit … peak oil … Gerard Henderson …
Zimbabwe: a white farmer’s story
As the situation in Zimbabwe continues to deteriorate, Crikey received the following email about a family of white farmers whose property has been co-opted by local officials. Here is their story in their words.
Senator tells: Why the fight is still ahead for Zimbabweans
Senator David Coltart, a member of the Zimbabwean parliament, updates Crikey on the situation in his strife-torn homeland. Interview by Thomas Hunter.
Zimbabweans: Where’s the UN when you need it?
If ever there was grounds for UN intervention in a continuing humanitarian disaster, it could be Zimbabwe, says Paul Watson.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups
Mugabe and Zimbabwe … Rudd’s 2020 Summit … Peter Costello … Daily Tele v the RBA … Rudd’s salute …
Strife looms as Muagbe holds on to power
Any hope that Zimbabwe would be free of Robert Mugabe is fast disappearing as the 84-year-old clings to power. By Thomas Hunter.
Even Mugabe’s corruption is incompetent
Former Zimbabwean resident and current Democrat Senator Andrew Murray talks to Crikey’s Thomas Hunter about Robert Mugabe’s faltering grip on power.
Mugabe’s decision: more violence or a peaceful departure?
Although the Zimbabwean election has been peaceful until now, is it about to become bloody? Here’s how the world media is reporting the situation. By Thomas Hunter.
Mugabe’s rule succumbs to dreams of freedom (and food)
Zimbabweans wake this morning to find their country on the verge of change, writes Thomas Hunter.
Crikey Says: Crikey Says
… a short message for Robert Mugabe, in the universal language of the majority.
Mugabe poised to resign: latest reports
Is Mugabe going? Reports emerging from Zimbabwe suggest the country may be about to lose its despotic leader after 28 long years, writes Thomas Hunter.
Is Zimbabwe’s future being mugged by Mugabe … again?
It’s a waiting game in Zimbabwe, but for every minute that passes, suspicions grow that Mugabe is rigging the elections results as they are released. Compiled by Thomas Hunter.
Zimbabwe poised to depose Mugabe?
Almost six million Zimbabwean voters bravely went to the polls on Saturday to elect a new government. Here is a collection of news and blogs posts from around the globe. Compiled by Thomas Hunter.
A dictator primer: how to rig elections
How does a dictator rig an election? Charles Richardson explains as Zimbabwe’s election results are announced.
Zimbabwe election map: pork barrelling and political cleansing
Zimbabwe have their own google election map, with special features like markers for abduction, murder, political cleansing, and vote buying, writes Sophie Black.
