Topic: Jestina Mukoko

Zimbabwe police detain activists for watching video of North African revolts

The incident in Zimbabwe is part of a larger crackdown south of the Sahara on pro-democracy activists, many of whom have been inspired by Tunisia and Egypt.

Is Mugabe losing control of Zimbabwe?

Court documents show two ministers are defying President Robert Mugabe in a power struggle over control of a mining company.

Mugabe using police to crush opposition, MDC says

Law enforcement officials are carrying out a covert operation to arrest Movement for Democratic Change politicians on trumped up charges as a way to diminish the opposition's clout in a fragile unity government, say MDC officials.

Tsvangirai car crash: Accident or assassination attempt?

Zimbabweans detail abduction spree

Fresh details of recent abductions, beatings, and forced confessions of Zimbabwe's opposition leaders and civic activists emerged Tuesday during a press conference.

Claims of torture in Zimbabwe

Abductions of Zimbabwe activists could ruin talks

Twenty activists from the Movement for Democratic Change opposition party have been abducted since October. Their whereabouts are still unknown.