Robert Mugabe

Mugabe mourns with Tsvangirai

Thu Mar 12 2009 08:06:11

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has attended a memorial service for Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's wife, who died in a car crash.

Cuban trade and travel restrictions eased - Mugabe lends support for Tsvangirai - Dalai Lama slams China.

Wed Mar 11 2009 19:17:09

Zimbabwe PM says crash 'an accident'

Tue Mar 10 2009 16:53:10

Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has said the car crash that injured him and killed his wife was an accident.

Tsvangirai discharged by doctors

Sun Mar 8 2009 08:09:29

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has left hospital following the car crash that killed his wife.

Tsvangirai's wife killed in car crash

Sat Mar 7 2009 07:27:07

The wife of Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's has been killed in a car crash.

Over £3 billion pledged in aid to Gaza - Raul Castro sacks ministers in Cuban reshuffle - Zimbabwean human rights activist Mukoko freed

Tue Mar 3 2009 19:03:20

Mugabe's lavish bash as country starves

Mon Mar 2 2009 13:58:10

President Robert Mugabe has thrown himself a lavish birthday party and used the event to call on Zimbabwe's last white farmers to leave.

Mugabe threatens more land seizures - Troops intervene in Venezuelan rice war - Authorities investigate right-to-die case in Italy

Sun Mar 1 2009 17:12:03

Mugabe's lavish birthday party - New mass grave discovered in Bangladesh - Schwarzenegger declares state of emergency in California

Sun Mar 1 2009 06:36:15

Obama announces Iraq pull-out - Wake turbulence suspected after Holland crash - Mugabe to enjoy lavish celebration.

Sat Feb 28 2009 15:44:04

Tamil Tigers air attack in Sri Lanka - Mugabe to celebrate birthday during cholera crisis - Clinton calls for China co-operation

Sat Feb 21 2009 17:42:06

Mugabe 'pays £4m for Hong Kong pad'

Mon Feb 16 2009 11:59:04

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has reportedly spent £4 million on a home in Hong Kong.

Tsvangirai sworn in - Australian bushfires continue - Coalition talks under way in Israel

Wed Feb 11 2009 16:36:12

Tsvangirai sworn in as PM

Wed Feb 11 2009 14:58:17

Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has been sworn in as the country's prime minister.

Obama hails Senate vote - Both sides claim victory in Israeli elections - Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai to take office as PM

Wed Feb 11 2009 06:28:43

Tsvangirai to take office as PM

Tue Feb 10 2009 23:17:55

Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai is due to take office as prime minister in a deal with President Robert Mugabe.

Calls for Sri Lanka ceasefire - Obama admits first mistake - Iran urged to co-operate with UN

Wed Feb 4 2009 18:31:00

Zimbabwe revalues currency again

Mon Feb 2 2009 11:37:01

Zimbabwe's central bank has revalued its dollar again, cutting another 12 zeros off its currency in a bid to tame hyperinflation.

Opposition to join Zimbabwe government - Turkish PM hailed after Gaza debate walkout - US envoy warns of MidEast setbacks

Fri Jan 30 2009 17:28:36

Two killed during Gaza ceasefire - Zimbabwe power-sharing talks collapse - Iran nuclear warning

Tue Jan 27 2009 17:59:33

Zimbabwe's Mugabe to form cabinet

Tue Jan 27 2009 11:56:16

Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has said President Robert Mugabe will form a new cabinet.

South Africa holds Zimbabwe crisis talks

Mon Jan 26 2009 14:39:58

Regional leaders are holding crisis talks with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and the opposition in South Africa.

Zimbabwe crisis talks collapse

Tue Jan 20 2009 08:28:22

Zimbabwe's opposition leader has said crucial power-sharing talks with President Robert Mugabe have ended without a deal.

Israel pledge Gaza pull-out - Zimbabwe power sharing talks underway - China confirms more bird-flu cases

Mon Jan 19 2009 16:10:17

Summit held over Zimbabwe crisis

Mon Jan 19 2009 11:01:32

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe is meeting regional leaders in a bid to thrash out a power-sharing deal.

Egyptian president calls for Gaza ceasefire - Tsvangirai returns home - Afghan car bomb kills three.

Sat Jan 17 2009 17:10:43

Israel defends shelling UN HQ in Gaza - Mugabe to meet Tsvangirai - Arrests over the Mumbai attacks

Thu Jan 15 2009 16:48:27

Armed riot police are patrolling the streets of the Zimbabwean capital Harare as frustration grows over the economic crisis.

Tensions high in Harare

Mon Jan 12 2009 12:36:51

Rains add to Zimbabwe cholera fears

Mon Jan 5 2009 13:51:06

A cholera epidemic that has killed more than 1,600 people in Zimbabwe could get worse as the rainy season peaks.

Hamas gunman killed in air strike - Guerrillas kill three Turkish soldiers - Desmond Tutu slams South Africa over Zimbabwe

Thu Dec 25 2008 08:31:13

Judge: 'Free Zimbabwe activists'

Wed Dec 24 2008 23:08:33

Zimbabwe's High Court has ordered the release of human rights campaigners arrested by the Mugabe regime.

US hit by snowstorms - Burst watermain in Maryland - Mugabe: Bush is a 'dying horse'

Tue Dec 23 2008 16:26:22

Britain: 'Mugabe must step down'

Mon Dec 22 2008 14:07:05

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe must step down if any power-sharing government deal is to succeed, the UK's Africa Minister has said.

US to deploy more Afghan troops - Mugabe hints at election - Riots continue in Greece

Sun Dec 21 2008 07:01:19

Iraq MPs reject law on UK troops - Obama backs car makers - Divers rescue humpback whale

World News (Lunchtime)

Sat Dec 20 2008 15:59:15

US auto bailout - Mugabe cholera defiance - New fishing rules agreed - Latest Bush shoe protests - 'Tree-man' surgery.

Sat Dec 20 2008 06:52:49

Zimbabwe cholera death toll rises

Fri Dec 19 2008 17:28:48

The death toll from Zimbabwe's cholera epidemic has risen to 1,123, the United Nations has said.

Cholera death toll soars in Zimbabwe

Thu Dec 18 2008 12:07:35

Children collect water from a stream in Budiriro neighbourhood in Harare

The death toll from a cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe has soared to 1,111, the United Nations has said.

Situation in Zimbabwe 'unbearable'

Tue Dec 16 2008 07:31:02

A woman suffering from the symptoms of cholera is taken in a wheelbarrow to a clinic in Harare

David Miliband has said that the situation in Zimbabwe has become unbearable following a UN briefing.

Gates: 'Don't test Obama' - Guantanamo offer - Thaksin addresses supporters

Sat Dec 13 2008 14:57:07

Zimbabwe cholera epidemic 'unprecedented' - Carbon emissions deal close - US auto bail-out package blow

Fri Dec 12 2008 06:30:46

Greek students attack police - India calls for militant handover - Mugabe: 'Cholera under control'

Thu Dec 11 2008 17:11:25

Zimbabwe cholera death toll rises to 589

Wed Dec 10 2008 11:08:31

Relatives cover the grave of a cholera victim

The death toll from a cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe has jumped to 774, the United Nations has said.

Zimbabwe cholera death toll rises to 589

Tue Dec 9 2008 07:48:43

Zimbabwe's cholera epidemic has now left at least 589 dead, the United Nations has said.

Greece: riots spread - 9/11 families in Guantanamo - Mumbai suspects raided

Mon Dec 8 2008 16:18:17

Archbishop calls for Mugabe's removal

Sun Dec 7 2008 22:56:17

The Archbishop of York has joined the growing chorus of calls for Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to be removed from power.

Riots spread in Greece - Zimbabwe cholera death toll could reach 2,700 - India's foreign minister denies making hoax call to Pakistan

Sun Dec 7 2008 15:37:01

Brown tells Mugabe 'enough is enough'

Sat Dec 6 2008 19:39:26

Gordon Brown has called on the international community to tell Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe "enough is enough".

Brown warns Mugabe - Congress auto bailout talks - Indian police hold two over terror attacks

Sat Dec 6 2008 16:29:28

Mugabe told: 'Quit or face arrest' - India admits Mumbai lapses - Paris thieves steal jewels

Fri Dec 5 2008 17:24:07

Rice: 'Do more to remove Mugabe'

Fri Dec 5 2008 10:21:11

Dictator Robert Mugabe should not be in power and his African neighbours should be doing more to make him quit, Condoleezza Rice has said.

Zimbabwe declares national emergency

Thu Dec 4 2008 10:27:33

Zimbabwe has declared a national emergency over the cholera outbreak that has killed more than 560 people.

Rice seeks urgent action on Mumbai - Pirates release ship - Zimbabwe cholera deaths increase

Wed Dec 3 2008 17:28:56

Tourists to return from Thailand - Chemical Ali sentenced - Pakistan told to hand over suspects

Tue Dec 2 2008 17:17:42

Argeement at Zimbabwe crisis talks

Fri Nov 28 2008 11:30:42

Zimbabwe's rival parties have agreed on a draft constitutional amendment, but there are still differences over a power-sharing government.

Zimbabwe rivals meet for crisis talks

Tue Nov 25 2008 08:38:23

Zimbabwe's political rivals are meeting in South Africa to hold another round of power-sharing talks.

Annan: 'Zimbabwe may collapse soon'

Mon Nov 24 2008 10:08:05

Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan believes Zimbabwe may collapse soon, South Africa's ANC leader Jacob Zuma has said.

Zimbabwe: MDC reject SADC demands - Congo fighting hampers aid work - Nuclear protests in Germany

Mon Nov 10 2008 06:30:40

Syria strike condemned - Zimbabwe talks start - Reports on Afghanistan 'pessimistic'

Mon Oct 27 2008 16:39:22

African leaders at Zimbabwe crisis talks

Mon Oct 27 2008 10:16:59

Southern African leaders are meeting in a bid to salvage a power-sharing deal for Zimbabwe.

War veterans threaten Tsvangirai

Wed Oct 22 2008 11:12:59

Zimbabwean war veterans have threatened opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, accusing him of stalling over a power-sharing deal.

Tsvangirai rapped over talks boycott

Tue Oct 21 2008 13:03:10

Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai

Zimbabwe's ruling party has accused opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai of stalling on a power-sharing deal.

Zimbabwe emergency talks postponed - Nuclear chief issues stark warning - 21 die in Mexico prison riot

Morning world news

Tue Oct 21 2008 06:16:50

Zimbabwe crisis talks postponed

Mon Oct 20 2008 18:54:38

Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai

An emergency summit put on in a bid to end the deadlock in Zimbabwe unity government talks has been postponed.

Zimbabwe summit In Swaziland - Gaza protest for captive soldier - Kurds clash with Police in Turkey

Morning world news

Mon Oct 20 2008 06:02:52

Zimbabwe parties unable to agree on deal

Sun Oct 19 2008 11:38:21

Zimbabwe's rival parties are still far away from implementing a power-sharing deal, the opposition MDC said

Regional bloc to meet on Zimbabwe

Sat Oct 18 2008 14:00:27

Southern African officials are to meet to try to help Zimbabwe's rival parties end a deadlock on forming a new government.

Zimbabwe talks latest - North Korea nuclear progress - Global poverty march

Morning World News

Sat Oct 18 2008 06:26:13

Zimbabwe cabinet talks to resume - Bush to make economy statement - Arnie promises wildfire help

Fri Oct 17 2008 06:16:33

EU leaders in crunch Brussels meeting - Obama and McCain in TV debate - 'Progress' in Zimbabwe talks

Wed Oct 15 2008 06:16:12

Zimbabwe parties meet after stalemate

Tue Oct 14 2008 20:13:53

Zimbabwe's political parties have begun meetings aimed at rescuing a power-sharing deal.

US to inject more cash for banks - Fears of riots in Zimbabwe - Clashes in Montenegro

World News (Morning)

Tue Oct 14 2008 06:21:13

Mugabe appoints vice-presidents

Mon Oct 13 2008 11:50:45

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has sworn in two vice-presidents ahead of talks on forming a cabinet, threatening a power-sharing deal.

Cash for EU banks - Zimbabwe unity threat - Colombia flood deaths - Gay pride parade in Rio

Morning world news

Mon Oct 13 2008 06:47:00

MDC 'jeopardising' Zimbabwe talks

Wed Oct 8 2008 11:29:06

Zimbabwe's ruling party has accused the main opposition party of endangering power-sharing talks which have stalled over cabinet posts.

Mugabe urges West to ease sanctions

Thu Sep 25 2008 08:26:46

Robert Mugabe hopes the power-sharing agreement in Zimbabwe will lead the West to easing sanctions.

Britain welcomes Zimbabwe deal

Mon Sep 15 2008 19:00:32

Britain has given a cautious welcome to a power-sharing deal signed between Zimbabwe's political rivals.

Zimbabwe rivals to sign landmark deal

Sun Sep 14 2008 23:16:48

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe and rival Morgan Tsvangirai will sign a power-sharing deal on Monday

Zuma escapes corruption charges - Thail party drops Samak Sundaravej - Zimbabwe power deal

Fri Sep 12 2008 16:22:30

Robert Mugabe will remain president of Zimbabwe and head the cabinet in a power-sharing deal.

Mugabe keeps his job

Fri Sep 12 2008 16:00:41

Zimbabwe's power to be shared

Fri Sep 12 2008 11:24:49

Mugabe's ruling party has agreed to a power-sharing deal with opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai.

Zimbabwe's power to be shared

Thu Sep 11 2008 23:11:11

Man reads a local daily newspaper on the street of Zimbabwe's capital Harare

Mugabe's ruling party has agreed to a power-sharing deal with opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change.

Big Bang experiment - N Korea denies leader is ill - Russia rules out observers in border regions

Wed Sep 10 2008 16:57:43

Zimbabwe factions 'close to deal'

Tue Sep 9 2008 20:59:15

Zimbabwe's leaders have said they could reach a power-sharing deal by Wednesday.

Mbeki to meet parties in Harare

Mon Sep 8 2008 10:19:04

South African President Thabo Mbeki will meet Zimbabwe's rival parties in Harare in a new attempt to secure a power-sharing deal.

Zimbabwe crisis talks derailed

Thu Sep 4 2008 10:52:44

Zimbabwe's main opposition party has said it has lost faith in power-sharing talks with the ruling Zanu-PF.

'Zimbabwe crisis talks to resume'

Fri Aug 29 2008 11:03:34

All parties in Zimbabwe's power-sharing talks will take part in negotiations in South Africa later, according to reports.

Zimbabwe opposition MPs arrested

Tue Aug 26 2008 15:57:42

Three MPs from Zimbabwe's biggest opposition group have been arrested for political violence.

Zimbabwe crisis talks 'under threat'

Wed Aug 20 2008 15:01:25

Zimbabwe's opposition MDC has said President Robert Mugabe's decision to convene parliament would endanger power-sharing talks.

An opposition politician has said he believes a power-sharing deal with the country's ruling party will be reached soon.

Zimbabwe deal 'close'

Sun Aug 17 2008 22:40:29

Zimbabwe rivals may sign deal

Sat Aug 16 2008 18:08:03

Robert Mugabe at the opening of the SADC

Zimbabwe's political rivals may be even closer to signing a power-sharing agreement to end the country's political crisis.

Botswana heaps pressure on Mugabe

Fri Aug 15 2008 13:39:22

Botswana will boycott a summit of African leaders because the country does not recognise Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's re-election.

Russia defiant over Georgia rebels - Tsvangirai's passport confiscated - Aid agencies consider quitting Afghanistan

World news

Thu Aug 14 2008 16:33:58

Tsvangirai has passport confiscated

Thu Aug 14 2008 16:10:15

Zimbabwean authorities have confiscated opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai's passport.

Opposition in Zimbabwe denies deal

Wed Aug 13 2008 07:33:54

The opposition in Zimbabwe has denied a deal has been signed with Robert Mugabe.

Georgian peace deal to be finalised - Zimbabwe talks end in confusion - Israeli peace deal rejected.

World news

Wed Aug 13 2008 06:25:32

Tsvangirai 'snubbed in power deal'

Tue Aug 12 2008 22:51:38

Robert Mugabe has reportedly signed a power-sharing deal with a breakaway opposition faction.

Zimbabwe talks fail to reach breakthrough

Mon Aug 11 2008 20:44:16

Zimbabwe leaders have so far failed to reach a breakthrough in power-sharing talks.

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe could sign a power-sharing deal that names opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai as prime minister.

Mugabe 'could sign' deal

Sun Aug 10 2008 18:41:03

Abkhazia joins conflict - Tsvangirai could be named Zimbabwe Prime Minister - Bomb attack in China

Sun Aug 10 2008 17:36:00

Georgia declare state of war - Zimbabwe leaders to talk - US tourist stabbed to death in Beijing

Sat Aug 9 2008 16:36:04

'Good progress' in Zimbabwe crisis talks

Thu Aug 7 2008 11:41:37

The talks to end Zimbabwe's political crisis are making good progress, according to mediator South Africa.

Power-sharing deal in Zimbabwe

Tue Aug 5 2008 17:24:34

Zimbabwe's ruling party and the opposition are close to a power-sharing deal.

Karadzic at war crimes tribunal - Bush cuts Iraq tours - Massive moggy in New Jersey

Thu Jul 31 2008 17:00:26

Tsvangirai "farily satisfied" with talks

Thu Jul 31 2008 16:25:06

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai is "fairly satisfied" with talks with President Robert Mugabe to end a political crisis

Zimbabwe crisis negotiations deadlocked

Tue Jul 29 2008 09:06:11

Negotiations between Zimbabwe's political parties are deadlocked after negotiators failed to agree on a power sharing arrangement.

Brown urges 'pressure' on Mugabe

Wed Jul 23 2008 13:39:51

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said international pressure on Robert Mugabe must not be eased.

Plans to start talks in Zimbabwe

Sat Jul 19 2008 22:22:31

Zimbabwe's main opposition party could sign an agreement to begin substantive talks with President Robert Mugabe's party

Stalemate in Zimbabwe crisis talks

Thu Jul 17 2008 12:31:19

Crisis talks to resolve the deep political crisis in Zimbabwe have stalled.

Zimbabwe inflation at dizzying level

Wed Jul 16 2008 14:51:32

Inflation in troubled Zimbabwe had soared to a mind-blowing 2.2 million per cent.

Brown to get tough on Mugabe

Mon Jul 14 2008 12:30:15

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has vowed to "step up" action against Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.

World News (Morning) 13/07/2008

Sun Jul 13 2008 07:44:29

World News (Morning) for July 13th, 2008

Liberia's President speaks out - MDC says it's committed to negotiations - China finalises security ahead of Olympics

Brown: 'No safe haven' for Mugabe

Thu Jul 10 2008 14:19:55

The Prime Minister has set out plans to ensure there is "no safe haven" for Robert Mugabe's "criminal cabal".

Brown demands UN sanctions against Mugabe

Wed Jul 9 2008 11:39:26

Prime Minister Gordon Brown hopes the United Nations would agree to sanctions against Robert Mugabe's regime.

Brown: 'World united over Zimbabwe'

Tue Jul 8 2008 22:22:31

The international community is united in its condemnation of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, Gordon Brown has said.

Zimbabwe vote-rigging film found

Sat Jul 5 2008 10:31:34

New evidence of vote-rigging in last month's presidential election in Zimbabwe has been found.

Zimbabweans seek refuge in US embassy

Thu Jul 3 2008 17:10:53

Hundreds of victims of Zimbabwe's election violence are seeking refuge in the US embassy in Harare.

Zambia's Mwanawasa dies after stroke

Thu Jul 3 2008 15:41:44

Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa has died in Paris after suffering a stroke on Sunday in Egypt, just before an African Union Summit.

Tsvangirai 'not ready for talks'

Wed Jul 2 2008 16:07:25

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has rejected calls for talks on a unity government, saying the violence must end first.

Tesco cuts trade with Zimbabwe

Tue Jul 1 2008 07:01:16

Tesco has stopped sourcing products from Zimbabwe as the political crisis there escalates.

US calls for Zimbabwe arms embargo

Mon Jun 30 2008 21:14:57

The United States has drafted a UN Security Council resolution banning arms sales to Zimbabwe.

Zambian president has stroke

Mon Jun 30 2008 13:01:30

Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa is in a stable condition after suffering a mild stroke at an African summit in Egypt.

Mugabe to face critics at AU summit

Sun Jun 29 2008 23:33:00

Newly re-elected Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is set to face his critics at a summit of the African Union.

World News (Evening) 29/06/2008

Sun Jun 29 2008 18:12:57

Mugabe sworn in for sixth term - Security stepped up in Beijing - Riots over beef in South Korea

Mugabe heading for 'landslide' victory

Sat Jun 28 2008 18:10:24

Robert Mugabe is heading for a landslide victory in a one-candidate election boycotted by the opposition and condemned as a sham.

World News (Evening) 28/06/2008

Sat Jun 28 2008 16:52:00

Mugabe sworn in Sunday - Global condemnation of Zimbabwe polls - Brit in Indonesia plane crash

Brown attacks Zimbabwe's election

Sat Jun 28 2008 09:59:13

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has attacked Zimbabwe's sham election.

Tsvangirai condemns 'sham election'

Fri Jun 27 2008 23:22:59

Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has condemned what he described as the "mass intimidation" in Zimbabwe's election.

Mugabe launches attack on Britain

Thu Jun 26 2008 22:35:25

The president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe has said the "demons" at number 10 Downing Street "need to be exorcised."

Britain strips Mugabe of knighthood

Wed Jun 25 2008 23:01:04

Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe has been stripped of his knighthood, the Foreign Office has announced.

Defiant Mugabe refuses to delay run-off

Tue Jun 24 2008 22:47:49

The UN Security Council has ruled that a free and fair presidential election run-off in Zimbabwe is impossible.

UN chief urges Zimbabwe election delay

Mon Jun 23 2008 22:56:00

Ban Ki-moon claims Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai's decision to withdraw from the presidential election is "understandable."

Mugabe blames MDC for violence

Sat Jun 21 2008 16:25:09

Robert Mugabe has accused the opposition of lying about political violence in Zimbabwe to cast doubt on the run-off election.

Four MDC members killed in Zimbabwe

Thu Jun 19 2008 23:00:09

Four members of Zimbabwe's opposition party have been killed in a petrol bomb attack south of the capital Harare.

Mugabe holds talks with UN envoy

Tue Jun 17 2008 17:34:12

A United Nations envoy has met with Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe to discuss the upcoming presidential election run-off.

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has reportedly said he would be willing to hand power to a ruling party ally.

Mugabe hints at handover

Sun Jun 15 2008 16:33:38

Mugabe: 'Veterans on war footing'

Fri Jun 13 2008 15:17:37

Robert Mugabe has warned Zimbabwe's war veterans are ready to take up arms if he loses control of the country.

Zimbabwe's opposition leader freed

Thu Jun 12 2008 16:26:40

Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has been freed after being detained by police at a roadblock.

World News (Morning) 12/06/2008

Thu Jun 12 2008 06:14:08

Sudan plane crash victims buried - Pakistan condemns US attack - Former king leaves Nepal palace

Tsvangirai held as aid work banned

Fri Jun 6 2008 20:06:46

Conditions in Zimbabwe continue to deteriorate, with the opposition leader held by police and charity work banned by the government.

World News (Morning) 06/06/2008

Fri Jun 6 2008 07:47:54

Zimbabwe detains US and UK diplomats - Obama's on campaign trail - Galapagos volcano erupts

Zimbabwe police detain Tsvangirai

Wed Jun 4 2008 21:31:47

Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai is being detained at a police station after he was stopped at a roadblock outside Harare.

'Trade barriers to blame for food crisis'

Tue Jun 3 2008 22:48:55

A summit on the global food crisis has been told that trade barriers are to blame for high prices.

World News (Morning) 25/05/2008

Sun May 25 2008 06:17:09

Mugabe warned of 'rude shock' - Ban Ki Moon visits worst hit areas of China - Top Columbia FARC militant dies.

'Danger of coup in Zimbabwe'

Tue May 20 2008 16:12:57

Military hardliners may be plotting to prevent the opposition from toppling President Robert Mugabe, a respected think tank has warned.

Tsvangirai drops foreign observer demands

Tue May 13 2008 11:51:49

Morgan Tsvangirai has agreed to contest a presidential run-off against Robert Mugabe even if only regional observers are present.

Zimbabwe opposition supporters displaced

Thu May 8 2008 16:29:39

Around 40,000 Zimbabwe opposition supporters have been displaced by militias loyal to President Robert Mugabe.

Zimbabwe: MDC claims election victory

Sat Apr 26 2008 18:16:11

Robert Mugabe's party has failed to win control of Zimbabwe's parliament affter a partial recount, according to unofficial figures.

World News (Evening) 24/04/2008

Thu Apr 24 2008 16:32:10

Tutu calls for Mugabe to stand down - Chinese arms ship sent back - Remains of Catholic saint on display

Call for unity government in Zimbabwe

Wed Apr 23 2008 12:57:48

There have been calls for a transitional government of national unity in Zimbabwe led by Robert Mugabe to organise new elections.

Miliband slams Mugabe poll violence

Mon Apr 21 2008 15:51:27

Foreign Secretary David Miliband has accused Robert Mugabe of "beating his own people to death" in a desperate bid to cling on to power.

Mbeki: 'No Zimbabwe crisis'

Sat Apr 12 2008 18:12:42

South African leader Thabo Mbeki has said there is no crisis in Zimbabwe and patience should be exercised over the election outcome.

Investigation underway after mass grave found in Iraq - Mbeki meets Mugabe - Italians go to polls.

Sat Apr 12 2008 15:59:57

Mugabe to snub Zimbabwe summit

Fri Apr 11 2008 19:00:44

President Robert Mugabe is to snub a regional African summit this weekend aimed at preventing more bloodshed in Zimbabwe.

Arrests as Mugabe fights back

Tue Apr 8 2008 13:12:16

Seven election officials in Zimbabwe have been charged with undercounting votes for beleaguered president Robert Mugabe.

Riot police patrol Harare streets

Sun Mar 30 2008 23:49:45

Riot police patrols have appeared on the streets of Zimbabwe's capital following Saturday's election.

Millions vote in Zimbabwe

Sat Mar 29 2008 23:47:30

Millions of Zimbabweans have cast their votes in what is considered the most crucial election since independence in 1980.

Zimbabwe goes to the polls

Sat Mar 29 2008 13:47:46

Zimbabweans have begun voting in an election billed as the most important in the troubled country's history.

Mbeki's 'quiet support' for Zimbabwe

Thu Feb 14 2008 08:42:32

Zimbabwe's opposition leader has urged South Africa to end its 'quiet support' of President Robert Mugabe.

Brown's stance on Mugabe supported

Sat Dec 8 2007 18:33:55

A milestone European Union-Africa summit will take place in Lisbon this weekend, but Gordon Brown will be staying well away.

Brown boycotts EU-Africa summit

Fri Dec 7 2007 20:50:26

Gordon Brown is conspicuous by his absence as leaders from the European Union and Africa meet in Lisbon.

Mugabe provides tractors to boost farmers

Tue Oct 9 2007 13:30:10

Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe has launched a drive to give resettled black farmers agricultural machinery to boost food production.

President Mugabe slams western leaders

Wed Sep 26 2007 23:25:25

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has hit out at western criticism over his regime.

Brown told 'don't arm-twist Zimbabwe'

Fri Sep 21 2007 11:23:07

The Tanzanian president Gertrude Mongella has told Gordon Brown that "arm-twisting" is not the way to solve Zimbabwe's problems.

Brown makes stand against Mugabe

Thu Sep 20 2007 20:20:45

Gordon Brown has said he will boycott a meeting of EU and African leaders later this year if Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe attends.

Zimbabwe orders prices halved

Tue Jun 26 2007 12:10:54

Zimbabwe's government has ordered prices of basic goods to be cut in half to "protect" its people from the world's highest inflation rate.

Australia PM bans cricket tour

Sun May 13 2007 07:36:17

Australian Prime Minister John Howard has called off the national cricket team's planned tour of Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai arrested

Wed Mar 28 2007 19:17:56

Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has been arrested as African leaders gather to debate the country's escalating crisis.

Mugabe's crackdown condemned

Mon Mar 19 2007 11:23:07

The latest brutal crackdown on those opposed to Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe's iron-fisted regime has been internationally condemned.

Tsvangirai has cracked skull

Wed Mar 14 2007 10:59:42

Zimbabwe's opposition leader is in intensive care with a broken skull following what he says was a brutal police attack while in custody.

Tsvangirai appears in court

Tue Mar 13 2007 12:50:36

Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has appeared in court.