Bread is affordable, kids go to school—but there's a long way to go
(NEWSER) - Gains are fragile and much work remains, but opposition lawmakers in Zimbabwe's new coalition government finally see hope that they can weaken Robert Mugabe and put the nation on track, the New York Times reports. Donor nations are pressuring for better economic policies, a free press, and other reforms, and “there is a creeping sense that we are in an endgame,” said a diplomat. “Never before has ZANU-PF,” the long-ruling party, “been so weak or the opposition in office.” More»