Nelson Chamisa

Zimbabwe holds crucial by-elections in run-up to 2023 general polls

The polls have generated a lot of interest and come after an acrimonious campaign during which the opposition accused the ruling side of muzzling its voice.

Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as president of Zimbabwe

Emmerson Mnangagwa, who was sworn in as president of Zimbabwe on Sunday, faces the challenges of a worsening economy and a divided nation after a disputed vote.

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa urges the nation to move on after post-election unrest

In his first public address since winning disputed elections, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa called on the troubled country to unite and "put the election period behind us and embrace the future."

Zimbabwe’s Chamisa challenges election result

Inauguration of Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa, which was due on Sunday, has been halted after the country's main opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, filed a court challenge against the last month's vote results.

Zimbabwe opposition official deported from Zambia after asylum bid rejected

Tendai Biti, a former finance minister and newly elected member of parliament for the opposition Movement for Democratic Change, is wanted in Zimbabwe for allegedly inciting violence after urging opposition supporters to defend their votes.

How a technological solution backfired in Zimbabwe’s elections

What was expected to solve a big problem in Zimbabwe’s election ended up creating a bigger one.

Zimbabwe opposition members face election violence charges

Twenty-seven Movement for Democratic Change members face charges for deadly disturbance that killed six people after elections swept the ruling ZANU PF to power.

Zimbabwe opposition in court over post-vote violence

As riot police circulated in the capital, supporters of opposition leader Nelson Chamisa urged him to keep fighting a day after he forcefully rejected President Emmerson Mnangagwa's election victory and alleged manipulation.

Zimbabwean opposition leader to challenge election results

Nelson Chamisa, who lost to ruling ZANU PF's Emmerson Mnangagwa by a narrow margin, vows to challenge what he says is a "fraudulent" and "illegitimate" election.

Zimbabwe braces for presidential election results

With the announcement that six people had been killed in post-election violence, Zimbabwe was tense as it waited for the country's electoral commission to announce the outcome of the presidential election.

Zimbabwean leader appeals for calm after election violence

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa said he seeks to "peacefully" end election crisis while his government vowed to enforce a security crackdown to prevent further unrest in Harare.

Mnangagwa and Chamisa say they're confident of winning Zimbabwe election

Zimbabweans are waiting on the results of the first election to be held since the ousting of former strongman Robert Mugabe.