Topic: Southern Africa Development Community

Will Zuma get tough with Mugabe?

Expectations for a shift in the relationship between the two nations are high as the South African president makes his first official trip to Zimbabwe today.

Could 'land grab' by Tsvangirai's niece overshadow Zimbabwe progress?

Britain pledged $8.2 million in aid after Prime Minister Gordon Brown held a landmark meeting with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Monday, but an attempt by Tsvangirai's niece to take over a white-owned farm is causing a stir back home.

Will Bashir's visit hamper Zimbabwe's pleas for aid?

As Zimbabwe's Prime Minister embarks for Europe and the US to ask for more aid, Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir – who is wanted for war crimes – was hosted by Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.

Zimbabwe's 100-day plan to lift economic embargo, court donors

The government says it will ease media ban as part of an effort to reengage with the West. But the US and Europe are dubious.

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Madagascar 'coup' riles African, international allies

New leader Andry Rajoelina has asserted control as the South African Development Community threatens to suspend Madagascar.

Why Zimbabwe opposition agreed to join Mugabe's government

Mugabe claims power-sharing partners trying to oust him

Zimbabwe's peace process is near collapse, amid accusations of guerrilla training camps and abductions of opposition party members.

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What does Congo's Gen. Nkunda want?

An ordained preacher and rebel group commander, Gen. Laurent Nkunda is threatening to draw other nations into a war in eastern Congo.

Can a regional summit break Zimbabwe's crisis deadlock?

Leaders from Southern Africa began emergency talks in Swaziland on Monday.

Zimbabwe: Latest test of Africa's power-sharing model

Zimbabwe follows Kenya's path. Will international donors be as supportive?

Zimbabwe's power-sharing pact: Can rivals make it work?

Mugabe and Tsvangirai agreed Monday to a deal that splits the government, but keeps the military under Mugabe.

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Zimbabwe: Power-sharing talks end in stalemate

Southern African leaders push for a resolution to the crisis fearing, region-wide consequences.

Zambia leader's health sparks power struggle

President Levy Mwanawasa – a key Mugabe critic – is recovering from a June 29 stroke.

African Union calls for unity government in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's opposition rejects calls for a unity government, however, citing perceived bias of mediator, South African President Thabo Mbeki.

Why South Africa's Mbeki won't rein in Mugabe

Even in Africa, pressure is mounting for Thabo Mbeki to increase pressure on Zimbabwe's president.

Will Africa take action against Zimbabwe's Mugabe?

The African Union is expected to discuss the issue in Egypt Monday, one day after Mugabe declared a 'sweeping victory' in Friday's presidential runoff, which was widely condemned as a sham.

Zimbabwe's polls: largely empty and only one candidate

The second round of presidential voting was marked by violence and intimidation. Voters could vote only for President Mugabe.

Mugabe more isolated

The opposition's pullout from Friday's vote raises pressure on Zimbabwe's leader.

Zimbabwe opposition pulls out of runoff vote

Political commentators and ordinary Zimbabweans say the opposition Movement for Democratic Change's decision Sunday will save lives.

Zimbabwe's election: a battle for democracy and a test for Africa

If Tsvangirai wins despite Mugabe's heavy-handed tactics, it'll be a historic victory.

Zimbabwe's pro-Mugabe war vets draw hard line

In a rare interview, militia leader threatens to take over more white-owned farms and businesses.

Zimbabwe's campaign of violence escalates

The international community seeks to influence the Mugabe government as Army leaders orchestrate political attacks.