Skip to: Content
Skip to: Site Navigation
Skip to: Search
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2009
| Subscribe to Newser's RSS feeds RSS | Follow Newser on Twitter Twitter

NEWS ABOUT: Morgan Tsvangirai

Morgan Tsvangirai stories: 102 news summaries

81 - 100 of 102 Stories | << Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next >>

Switch to grid view »

Zimbabwe Opposition
Calls Strike

Mugabe bans rallies, will skip summit on election results

Apr 11, 08 5:08 PM CDT
(Newser) - Zimbabwe’s opposition party called a general strike today in response to news that Robert Mugabe will not attend a weekend summit intended to speed the release of last month’s election results, Reuters reports. Morgan Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change marshaled support for the strike, which "starts... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • labor strike • Movement for Democratic Change • Zimbabwe elections • Zanu-PF • repression • general strike

 Zimbabwe Opposition
 Vows to Boycott Runoff 

Party says it won the election 'hands down'

Apr 10, 08 11:44 AM CDT
(Newser) - Zimbabwe’s opposition party today announced it would boycott a runoff of the presidential election, saying their candidate, Morgan Tsvangirai, won the vote “hands down.” Official results from the election still have not been released, but President Robert Mugabe is thought to be pushing for a runoff vote,... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • runoff election • Movement for Democratic Change • Zimbabwe elections • Zanu-PF • MDC

'Vote Mugabe
or Die,'
Thugs Warn

President's supporters terrorize voters ahead of  Zimbabwe runoff

Apr 10, 08 4:23 AM CDT
(Newser) - Supporters of President Robert Mugabe have unleashed a wave of violence against opposition supporters ahead of a presumed second round of voting in Zimbabwe's presidential election. Armed men have driven from village to village and beaten voters in a chilling wave of intimidation designed to ensure another victory for Mugabe,... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • Movement for Democratic Change • Zimbabwe elections • Zanu-PF

Mugabe Foe Meets South African Leaders

ANC chief may be leaning to Tsvangirai
in power play

Apr 8, 08 4:34 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai traveled to South Africa yesterday to shore up international support for his claim that he has defeated Robert Mugabe in the presidential election. No details were released about Tsvangirai's meeting with Jacob Zuma, the African National Congress leader and assumed next president, but the... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • South Africa • Thabo Mbeki • Jacob Zuma • Zimbabwe elections

Opposition Rejects Recount in Zimbabwe

High court to rule on election results tomorrow

Apr 6, 08 6:46 PM CDT
(Newser) - Zimbabwe’s opposition leader today rejected a demand by President Robert Mugabe for a vote recount, the BBC reports. Morgan Tsvangirai, who has accused Mugabe of plotting a violence to maintain power, called a recount “illegal” and “impractical.” Meanwhile, a high court said it will rule tomorrow... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • farms • runoff election • Zimbabwe elections • Zanu-PF • MDC • recount

Zimbabwe
'Hit List'
Sparks Unease

Both sides claim
'memo' is part of dangerous power play

Apr 6, 08 7:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Zimbabwe opposition denied responsibility yesterday for a "hit list" that is circulating in Harare, saying President Robert Mugabe created it to incite panic. The memo, which lists officials to be purged, cropped up as opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was assuring military and intelligence leaders that his transition into... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Africa • Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • Harare • free elections • election • presidential election

Mugabe Demands Recount After Rival's Dire Warning

Zimbabwe's political situation edges toward a violent confrontation

Apr 5, 08 9:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - Robert Mugabe's party demanded that Zimbabwe's top court delay tomorrow's announcement of election results and demanded a recount, Reuters reports. The move came hours after opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai claimed an outright victory and warned that Mugabe was getting ready to wage a "war on the people" to stay... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • Movement for Democratic Change • Zimbabwe elections • Zanu-PF

Mugabe Ready for War, Says Opponent

Tsvangirai claims outright win, predicts violence in run-off

Apr 5, 08 12:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai says he already won Zimbabwe’s presidential election, and the proposed run-off is part of President Robert Mugabe’s “war against the people.” “Violence will be the new weapon to reverse the people’s will,” he said. Armed guards blocked opposition lawyers... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • runoff election • Zimbabwe elections

 Mugabe's Party OKs Run-Off 

Ruling regime still sitting on Zimbabwe election results

Apr 4, 08 4:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - As Zimbabwe awaits official results of last week’s election, president Robert Mugabe’s party announced today that he would not oppose a run-off with opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, CNN reports. The law requires the electoral commission to report results within 6 days of an election, but no results materialized;... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • Movement for Democratic Change • Zimbabwe elections • Zanu-PF • MDC

 Mugabe May
 Quit for
 Immunity 

Opposition wary of overtures

Apr 4, 08 6:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - Aides for Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe are in secret talks with leaders of the country's opposition to negotiate a transfer of power, the Guardian reports.  Mugabe may step down in exchange for immunity for past crimes, according to sources. But Morgan Tsvangirai and his Movement for Democratic Change are... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • Zimbabwe elections

updated

 Mugabe 'Not Giving Up'; Police Raid Rival Offices

He's ready for a run-off; soldiers raid opposition party offices

Apr 3, 08 1:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - Robert Mugabe is "not giving up" and is ready to compete in a second round of voting in Zimbabwe’s hotly contested presidential election, the BBC reports. Meanwhile, police raided opposition party offices and rounded up a handful of foreign journalists at a hotel, including a Pulitzer winner from... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • Movement for Democratic Change • Zimbabwe elections • Zanu-PF

 Mugabe Concedes
 Defeat to Aides 

But will he step aside?

Apr 3, 08 3:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has privately conceded defeat in last weekend's presidential election, leaving open the question of whether he will step down after 28 years in power, reports Business Day. Mugabe has told his family, advisers, and members of the army and intelligence operations that he was clearly outvoted... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • Zimbabwe elections

State-Run Paper Predicts Run-Off in Zimbabwe

Opposition claims victory based on polling-place tallies

Apr 2, 08 8:20 AM CDT
(Newser) - Zimbabwe’s opposition party declared victory today, after finishing its independent tally of polling place results. But the state-run newspaper is predicting a run-off, a sign that Robert Mugabe intends to fight to keep power, the Guardian reports. According to the opposition poll, challenger Morgan Tsvangirai won the vote... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • runoff election • Zimbabwe elections

No Exit Deal
for Mugabe Yet, Says Rival

Opposition leader dismisses rumors
but prepares to govern

Apr 1, 08 6:49 PM CDT
(Newser) - Zimbabwe's opposition party—the apparent winner in national elections— and the government of Robert Mugabe dismissed rumors that a deal has been reached for Mugabe to step down, the BBC reports. “Any speculation about deals, about negotiations, about reaching out” is false, said opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai. A minister... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • runoff election • Movement for Democratic Change • Zimbabwe elections • Zanu-PF

 Mugabe May Step Down 
 After Election Loss 

Zimbabwean president apparently concludes he can't hold on to power

Apr 1, 08 9:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - Robert Mugabe appears ready to stand down as president of Zimbabwe, the New York Times reports, 3 days after an election in which he is said to have lost to opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai. Sources tell the Times his aides are negotiating a possible exit with Tsvangirai, and the opposition... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • runoff election • Zimbabwe elections

 Runoff Seen for Zimbabwe 

Zimbabwe teeters as election results delayed

Apr 1, 08 7:26 AM CDT
(Newser) - Three days after Zimbabweans turned out in massive numbers to vote in presidential and parliamentary polls, confusion reigns: President Robert Mugabe's party has privately conceded that he lost to opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai by 43% to 48%, the Guardian  reports, reflecting independent tallies. But since neither man won the 51%... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • Movement for Democratic Change • election • Zimbabwe elections

No Clear Winner as Zimbabwe Results Finally Trickle in

Mugabe, opposition split in early districts

Mar 31, 08 9:27 AM CDT
(Newser) - Zimbabwe finally announced some official election results today, the BBC reports, after a lengthy delay renewed apprehension about vote-rigging in Saturday's balloting. The party of challenger Morgan Tsvangirai says he holds a 60%-30% lead over President Robert Mugabe with over half the 210 constituencies counted. But of the 24 parliamentary... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • delay • Movement for Democratic Change • Zimbabwe elections • Zanu-PF

Mugabe Battles Fraud Claims in National Vote

Opposition charges prez with inflating
voter roles

Mar 29, 08 2:24 PM CDT
(Newser) - Zimbabwe is voting in a national ballot today as opponents accuse Africa’s longest-serving ruler of rigging the vote, Reuters reports. “We will succeed. We will conquer,” declared a characteristically confident President Robert Mugabe, 84, who dismissed talk of corrupted voting. “We don't rig elections. I cannot... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • Simba Makoni • Zimbabwe elections • Zanu-PF

Mugabe Foes Vow Massive Protests

Threaten Kenya-like uprising if Zimbabwe's election is rigged

Mar 27, 08 5:22 PM CDT
(Newser) - The opposition to Zimbabwe’s ruling party threatened to incite Kenya-style protests if Saturday’s election is rigged as expected, the Guardian reports. President Mugabe has told Zimbabweans not to waste their votes by supporting the other candidates, who “will never be allowed to rule this country.” Mugabe... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Africa • Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • protests • election fraud • Movement for Democratic Change • Zimbabwe elections • Zanu-PF

 Abuse Charges Dog Zimbabwe  

Intimidation of opposition alleged ahead of Saturday elections

Mar 26, 08 7:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - Robert Mugabe's government is harassing and intimidating opposition groups in the run-up to Zimbabwe's Saturday elections, human-rights organizations charge. Three members of an opposition party were forced by intelligence officers to take down their election posters and eat them, complains Amnesty International. The US has also raised concerns about the... More »

MORE ABOUT:
Zimbabwe • Robert Mugabe • Morgan Tsvangirai • Amnesty International • Movement for Democratic Change • Zimbabwe elections • Zanu-PF

81 - 100 of 102 Stories | << Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next >>


from our news partners

Associated PressAssociated Press