Zimbabwe's opposition parties have won a combined victory in the country's parliamentary election, according to highly anticipated results from the election commission, while the winner of the presidential race is still unclear. - The latest figures show the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has won 105 seats in the 210-seat House of Assembly, while one was taken by an Independent. President Robert Mugabe's ruling Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) party won 93 seats, making a majority impossible even if it takes the remaining 11 seats. - The Zimbabwe Election Commission's announcement Wednesday marked the first full release of official election results since Saturday's presidential and legislative vote. Official results for the presidential race have not been announced. - "Keep in mind this is a country where the bulk of the power rests with the president's office, with Robert Mugabe. Those are still the numbers we are waiting...
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In a surprising move on the eve of Zimbabwe's internationally condemned run-off presidential election, President Robert Mugabe said he is open to talks with the opposition party. - Speaking at...
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Zimbabwe's opposition leader left his refuge at the Dutch Embassy on Wednesday, three days after fleeing to the building out of fear for his safety. - Morgan Tsvangirai looked relaxed as he...
The United Nations Security Council issued a blunt condemnation of Zimbabwe's government on Monday, saying the political situation in the African country has "made it impossible for a free and fair...
A day before Zimbabwe's internationally condemned runoff presidential election is to take place, the opposition party's second in command has been granted bail, party officials said Thursday. -...
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Relief tinged with a loss of hope. For some Zimbabweans that's the reaction to opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai's decision to pull out of next week's presidential run-off. Displaced people...
