Zimbabwe crisis talks postponed
18.54 Mon Oct 20 2008
An emergency summit put on in a bid to end the deadlock in Zimbabwe unity government talks has been postponed.
Morning world news
06.02 Mon Oct 20 2008
Zimbabwe summit In Swaziland - Gaza protest for captive soldier - Kurds clash with Police in Turkey
Zimbabwe parties far away from deal
11.38 Sun Oct 19 2008
Zimbabwe's rival parties are still far away from implementing a power-sharing deal, the opposition MDC said
Regional bloc to meet on Zimbabwe
14.00 Sat Oct 18 2008
Southern African officials are to meet to try to help Zimbabwe's rival parties end a deadlock on forming a new government.
Morning World News
06.26 Sat Oct 18 2008
Zimbabwe talks latest - North Korea nuclear progress - Global poverty march
World News (Morning) for October 17th, 2008
06.16 Fri Oct 17 2008
Zimbabwe cabinet talks to resume - Bush to make economy statement - Arnie promises wildfire help
World News (Morning) for October 15th, 2008
06.16 Wed Oct 15 2008
EU leaders in crunch Brussels meeting - Obama and McCain in TV debate - 'Progress' in Zimbabwe talks
Zimbabwe parties meet after stalemate
20.13 Tue Oct 14 2008
Zimbabwe's political parties have begun meetings aimed at rescuing a power-sharing deal.
World News (Morning) for October 14th, 2008
06.21 Tue Oct 14 2008
US to inject more cash for banks - Fears of riots in Zimbabwe - Clashes in Montenegro
Mugabe appoints vice-presidents
11.50 Mon Oct 13 2008
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has sworn in two vice-presidents ahead of talks on forming a cabinet, threatening a power-sharing deal.
Morning world news
06.47 Mon Oct 13 2008
Cash for EU banks - Zimbabwe unity threat - Colombia flood deaths - Gay pride parade in Rio
MDC 'jeopardising' Zimbabwe talks
11.29 Wed Oct 08 2008
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
08.26 Thu Sep 25 2008
Robert Mugabe hopes the power-sharing agreement in Zimbabwe will lead the West to easing sanctions.
Britain welcomes Zimbabwe deal
19.00 Mon Sep 15 2008
Britain has given a cautious welcome to a power-sharing deal signed between Zimbabwe's political rivals.
Zimbabwe rivals to sign landmark deal
23.16 Sun Sep 14 2008
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe and rival Morgan Tsvangirai will sign a power-sharing deal on Monday
World News (Evening)
16.22 Fri Sep 12 2008
Zuma escapes corruption charges - Thail party drops Samak Sundaravej - Zimbabwe power deal
Mugabe keeps his job
16.00 Fri Sep 12 2008
Robert Mugabe will remain president of Zimbabwe and head the cabinet in a power-sharing deal.
Zimbabwe's power to be shared
11.24 Fri Sep 12 2008
Mugabe's ruling party has agreed to a power-sharing deal with opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai.
Zimbabwe's power to be shared
23.11 Thu Sep 11 2008
Mugabe's ruling party has agreed to a power-sharing deal with opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change.
World News (Evening)
16.57 Wed Sep 10 2008
Big Bang experiment - N Korea denies leader is ill - Russia rules out observers in border regions
Zimbabwe factions 'close to deal'
20.59 Tue Sep 09 2008
Zimbabwe's leaders have said they could reach a power-sharing deal by Wednesday.
Mbeki to meet parties in Harare
10.19 Mon Sep 08 2008
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?
10.52 Thu Sep 04 2008
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'
11.03 Fri Aug 29 2008
All parties in Zimbabwe's power-sharing talks will take part in negotiations in South Africa later, according to reports.
Zimbabwe opposition MPs arrested
15.57 Tue Aug 26 2008
Three MPs from Zimbabwe's biggest opposition group have been arrested for political violence.
Zimbabwe crisis talks 'under threat'
15.01 Wed Aug 20 2008
Zimbabwe's opposition MDC has said President Robert Mugabe's decision to convene parliament would endanger power-sharing talks.
Zimbabwe deal 'close'
22.40 Sun Aug 17 2008
An opposition politician has said he believes a power-sharing deal with the country's ruling party will be reached soon.
Zimbabwe rivals may sign deal
18.08 Sat Aug 16 2008
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
13.39 Fri Aug 15 2008
Botswana will boycott a summit of African leaders because the country does not recognise Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's re-election.
World news
16.33 Thu Aug 14 2008
Russia defiant over Georgia rebels - Tsvangirai's passport confiscated - Aid agencies consider quitting Afghanistan
Tsvangirai has passport confiscated
16.10 Thu Aug 14 2008
Zimbabwean authorities have confiscated opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai's passport.
Opposition in Zimbabwe denies deal
07.33 Wed Aug 13 2008
The opposition in Zimbabwe has denied a deal has been signed with Robert Mugabe.
World news
06.25 Wed Aug 13 2008
Georgian peace deal to be finalised - Zimbabwe talks end in confusion - Israeli peace deal rejected.
Tsvangirai 'snubbed in power deal'
22.51 Tue Aug 12 2008
Robert Mugabe has reportedly signed a power-sharing deal with a breakaway opposition faction.
Zimbabwe talks fail to reach breakthrough
20.44 Mon Aug 11 2008
Zimbabwe leaders have so far failed to reach a breakthrough in power-sharing talks.
Mugabe 'could sign' deal
18.41 Sun Aug 10 2008
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe could sign a power-sharing deal that names opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai as prime minister.
World News (Evening)
17.36 Sun Aug 10 2008
Abkhazia joins conflict - Tsvangirai could be named Zimbabwe Prime Minister - Bomb attack in China
World News
16.36 Sat Aug 09 2008
Georgia declare state of war - Zimbabwe leaders to talk - US tourist stabbed to death in Beijing
'Good progress' in Zimbabwe crisis talks
11.41 Thu Aug 07 2008
The talks to end Zimbabwe's political crisis are making good progress, according to mediator South Africa.
Power-sharing deal in Zimbabwe close
17.24 Tue Aug 05 2008
Zimbabwe's ruling party and the opposition are close to a power-sharing deal.
World News (Evening)
17.00 Thu Jul 31 2008
Karadzic at war crimes tribunal - Bush cuts Iraq tours - Massive moggy in New Jersey
Tsvangirai 'farily satisfied' with talks
16.25 Thu Jul 31 2008
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai is "fairly satisfied" with talks with President Robert Mugabe to end a political crisis
Zimbabwe crisis talks deadlocked
09.06 Tue Jul 29 2008
Negotiations between Zimbabwe's political parties are deadlocked after negotiators failed to agree on a power sharing arrangement.
Brown urges 'pressure' on Mugabe
13.39 Wed Jul 23 2008
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said international pressure on Robert Mugabe must not be eased.
Plans to start talks in Zimbabwe
22.22 Sat Jul 19 2008
Zimbabwe's main opposition party could sign an agreement to begin substantive talks with President Robert Mugabe's party
Stalemate in Zimbabwe crisis talks
12.31 Thu Jul 17 2008
Crisis talks to resolve the deep political crisis in Zimbabwe have stalled.
Zimbabwe inflation at dizzying level
14.51 Wed Jul 16 2008
Inflation in troubled Zimbabwe had soared to a mind-blowing 2.2 million per cent.
Brown vows to get tough on Mugabe
12.30 Mon Jul 14 2008
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has vowed to "step up" action against Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.
World News (Morning) for July 13th, 2008
07.44 Sun Jul 13 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
14.19 Thu Jul 10 2008
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
11.39 Wed Jul 09 2008
Prime Minister Gordon Brown hopes the United Nations would agree to sanctions against Robert Mugabe's regime.
Brown: 'World united over Zimbabwe'
22.22 Tue Jul 08 2008
The international community is united in its condemnation of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, Gordon Brown has said.
Zimbabwe vote-rigging film found
10.31 Sat Jul 05 2008
New evidence of vote-rigging in last month's presidential election in Zimbabwe has been found.
Zimbabweans seek refuge in US embassy
17.10 Thu Jul 03 2008
Hundreds of victims of Zimbabwe's election violence are seeking refuge in the US embassy in Harare.
Zambia's Mwanawasa dies after stroke
15.41 Thu Jul 03 2008
Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa has died in Paris after suffering a stroke on Sunday in Egypt, just before an African Union Summit.
Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai 'not ready for talks'
16.07 Wed Jul 02 2008
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
07.01 Tue Jul 01 2008
Tesco has stopped sourcing products from Zimbabwe as the political crisis there escalates.
US calls for Zimbabwe arms embargo
21.14 Mon Jun 30 2008
The United States has drafted a UN Security Council resolution banning arms sales to Zimbabwe.
Zambian president has stroke
13.01 Mon Jun 30 2008
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
23.33 Sun Jun 29 2008
Newly re-elected Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is set to face his critics at a summit of the African Union.
World news
18.12 Sun Jun 29 2008
Mugabe sworn in for sixth term - Security stepped up in Beijing - Riots over beef in South Korea
Mugabe heading for 'landslide' victory
18.10 Sat Jun 28 2008
Robert Mugabe is heading for a landslide victory in a one-candidate election boycotted by the opposition and condemned as a sham.
World news
16.52 Sat Jun 28 2008
Mugabe sworn in Sunday - Global condemnation of Zimbabwe polls - Brit in Indonesia plane crash
Brown attacks Zimbabwe's election
09.59 Sat Jun 28 2008
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has attacked Zimbabwe's sham election.
Tsvangirai condemns 'sham election'
23.22 Fri Jun 27 2008
Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has condemned what he described as the "mass intimidation" in Zimbabwe's election.
Mugabe launches attack on Britain
22.35 Thu Jun 26 2008
The president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe has said the "demons" at number 10 Downing Street "need to be exorcised."
Britain strips Mugabe of knighthood
23.01 Wed Jun 25 2008
Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe has been stripped of his knighthood, the Foreign Office has announced.
Defiant Mugabe refuses to postpone run-off
22.47 Tue Jun 24 2008
The UN Security Council has ruled that a free and fair presidential election run-off in Zimbabwe is impossible.
UN chief urges Zimbabwe poll delay
22.56 Mon Jun 23 2008
Ban Ki-moon claims Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai's decision to withdraw from the presidential election is "understandable."
Mugabe blames MDC for violence
16.25 Sat Jun 21 2008
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
23.00 Thu Jun 19 2008
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
17.34 Tue Jun 17 2008
A United Nations envoy has met with Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe to discuss the upcoming presidential election run-off.
Mugabe hints at handover
16.33 Sun Jun 15 2008
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has reportedly said he would be willing to hand power to a ruling party ally.
Mugabe: 'Veterans on war footing'
15.17 Fri Jun 13 2008
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
16.26 Thu Jun 12 2008
Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has been freed after being detained by police at a roadblock.
World News (Morning) for June 12th, 2008
06.14 Thu Jun 12 2008
Sudan plane crash victims buried - Pakistan condemns US attack - Former king leaves Nepal palace
Tsvangirai held as aid work banned
20.06 Fri Jun 06 2008
Conditions in Zimbabwe continue to deteriorate, with the opposition leader held by police and charity work banned by the government.
World News (Morning) for June 6th, 2008
07.47 Fri Jun 06 2008
Zimbabwe detains US and UK diplomats - Obama's on campaign trail - Galapagos volcano erupts
Zimbabwe police release Tsvangirai
21.31 Wed Jun 04 2008
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'
22.48 Tue Jun 03 2008
A summit on the global food crisis has been told that trade barriers are to blame for high prices.
World News
06.17 Sun May 25 2008
Mugabe warned of 'rude shock' - Ban Ki Moon visits worst hit areas of China - Top Columbia FARC militant dies.
'Danger of coup in Zimbabwe'
16.12 Tue May 20 2008
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
11.51 Tue May 13 2008
Morgan Tsvangirai has agreed to contest a presidential run-off against Robert Mugabe even if only regional observers are present.
Zimbabwe opposition supporters displaced
16.29 Thu May 08 2008
Around 40,000 Zimbabwe opposition supporters have been displaced by militias loyal to President Robert Mugabe.
Zimbabwe: MDC claims election victory
18.16 Sat Apr 26 2008
Robert Mugabe's party has failed to win control of Zimbabwe's parliament affter a partial recount, according to unofficial figures.
World News (Evening) for April 24th, 2008
16.32 Thu Apr 24 2008
Tutu calls for Mugabe to stand down - Chinese arms ship sent back - Remains of Catholic saint on display
Call for unity government in Zimbabwe
12.57 Wed Apr 23 2008
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
15.51 Mon Apr 21 2008
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'
18.12 Sat Apr 12 2008
South African leader Thabo Mbeki has said there is no crisis in Zimbabwe and patience should be exercised over the election outcome.
World News
15.59 Sat Apr 12 2008
Investigation underway after mass grave found in Iraq - Mbeki meets Mugabe - Italians go to polls.
Mugabe to snub Zimbabwe summit
19.00 Fri Apr 11 2008
President Robert Mugabe is to snub a regional African summit this weekend aimed at preventing more bloodshed in Zimbabwe.
Arrests as Mugabe fights back
13.12 Tue Apr 08 2008
Seven election officials in Zimbabwe have been charged with undercounting votes for beleaguered president Robert Mugabe.
Riot police patrol Harare streets
23.49 Sun Mar 30 2008
Riot police patrols have appeared on the streets of Zimbabwe's capital following Saturday's election.
Millions vote in Zimbabwe
23.47 Sat Mar 29 2008
Millions of Zimbabweans have cast their votes in what is considered the most crucial election since independence in 1980.
Zimbabwe goes to the polls
13.47 Sat Mar 29 2008
Zimbabweans have begun voting in an election billed as the most important in the troubled country's history.
South Africa urged to show 'courage' on Zimbabwe
08.42 Thu Feb 14 2008
Zimbabwe's opposition leader has urged South Africa to end its 'quiet support' of President Robert Mugabe.
Brown's stance on Mugabe supported
18.33 Sat Dec 08 2007
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 over Mugabe
20.50 Fri Dec 07 2007
Gordon Brown is conspicuous by his absence as leaders from the European Union and Africa meet in Lisbon.
Mugabe provides tractors to boost farmers
13.30 Tue Oct 09 2007
Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe has launched a drive to give resettled black farmers agricultural machinery to boost food production.
President Mugabe slams western leaders
23.25 Wed Sep 26 2007
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has hit out at western criticism over his regime.
Brown told 'don't arm-twist Zimbabwe'
11.23 Fri Sep 21 2007
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
20.20 Thu Sep 20 2007
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
12.10 Tue Jun 26 2007
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
07.36 Sun May 13 2007
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has called off the national cricket team's planned tour of Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe opposition leader arrested
19.17 Wed Mar 28 2007
Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has been arrested as African leaders gather to debate the country's escalating crisis.
Mugabe's latest crackdown condemned
11.23 Mon Mar 19 2007
The latest brutal crackdown on those opposed to Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe's iron-fisted regime has been internationally condemned.
Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai has cracked skull
10.59 Wed Mar 14 2007
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
12.50 Tue Mar 13 2007
Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has appeared in court.