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Bitterness And Unease In Bankrupt Zimbabwe

After 30 years in power, Zimbabwe's veteran leader Robert Mugabe said this week he was ready to stand for another term as president. BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding finds Mr Mugabe's party in angry mood, and others - the white minority and the former opposition MDC party - full of foreboding.

[Columnists] Zimbabwe's National Healing Elusive

Harare, February 13, 2010 - The signing of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) by Zanu PF and two formations of the Movement of Democratic Change (MDC) last February did not only brought hope but relief to many Zimbabweans who had been living in fear of their lives due to political violence in the country....

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[Columnists] Zimbabwe's Cholera Outbreak Was A Blessing In Disguise

Naume Muza Karoi, February 07, 2010 - Zimbabwe's cholera outbreak which killed over 4 000 people last year, have come as a blessing in disguise for women here as men take up the challenge of fetching water for their families and ensure a constant supply of clean water to avoid another disaster....

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Zimbabwe GNU Talks To Resume Sunday

Harare, March 13, 2010 - SOUTH African President Jacob Zuma’s facilitation team is scheduled to jet into Harare on Sunday to prepare for their principal’s visit two days later, on March 16 in an attempt to break the political logjam, which might see the confirmation of a date for fresh elections.

Supporters Urge Tsvangirai To Pull Out Of Inclusive Government

Masvingo, March 13, 2010 - Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) supporters want their leader and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai out of the shaky coalition government.

Fourteen Die In Madagascar Storm

Antananarivo, March 3, 2010 - At least 14 people were killed and nearly 38 000 left homeless when tropical storm Hubert smashed into Madagascar this week, authorities said Saturday.

Iraq PM Maliki Leads Baghdad

Baghdad, March 13, 2010 - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki held a wide lead on Saturday in early results from Baghdad, the major prize in parliamentary elections Iraqis hope will stabilise a nation riven by years of sectarian warfare.

Stop Violence, "Mugabe and I Eat Together" - Tsvangirai

Masvingo, March 13, 2010 - The Prime Minister and Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai said on Saturday he is pained by the serious fights between MDC and Zanu PF supporters when he and President Robert Mugabe have a good relationship.