March 2002
Summons of the Defeated Opposition Leader
Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition leader in Zimbabwe, has been summoned to court on charges of treason related to an alleged assassination plot against President Mugabe.…
Zimbabwe's Membership in the Commonwealth Suspended
Zimbabwe's membership in the Commonwealth has been suspended due to allegations of electoral fraud in recent presidential elections. Key figures, including Australian Prime Minister John…
Negotiation of Leaders from South Africa, Nigeria, and Australia Regarding Possible Sanctions Against Zimbabwe - 2002-03-19
Leaders from South Africa, Nigeria, and Australia are convening in London to discuss potential sanctions against Zimbabwe's government following allegations of electoral fraud by President…
Robert Mugabe's Oath of Loyalty - 2002-03-16
Robert Mugabe was sworn in for his sixth term as President of Zimbabwe amid allegations of election fraud and repression of opposition supporters. The Canadian…
Canada Cuts All Financial Aid to Zimbabwe - 2002-03-15
Canada has announced the cessation of all financial aid to Zimbabwe and barred its officials from entering the country due to dissatisfaction with the recent…
Controversial Victory of Robert Mugabe - 2002-03-15
Robert Mugabe has enacted a restrictive press law following his disputed election victory, which has faced condemnation from Western nations. South Africa is pushing for…
Kofi Annan: People of Zimbabwe Should Not Resort to Violence - 2002-03-14
Kofi Annan called on the people of Zimbabwe to avoid violence following a disputed election that saw President Mugabe declared the winner. Morgan Tsvangirai, Mugabe's…
Britain Rejects Zimbabwe Presidential Election - 2002-03-14
Britain has rejected the legitimacy of Zimbabwe's presidential election that led to Robert Mugabe's victory, citing voter suppression. The Commonwealth observers have condemned the election,…
Kofi Annan Urges People of Zimbabwe Not to Resort to Violence - 2002-03-14
Kofi Annan called on Zimbabweans to avoid violence following a disputed election where President Mugabe was declared the winner. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai rejected the…
Long Lines in Zimbabwe for Election Participation - 2002-03-11
Voting continues on the final day of Zimbabwe's presidential election, with long lines expected and significant delays for voters. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai accuses President…
Voting Period Extended in Zimbabwe
The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has extended the voting period for a third day due to many voters being unable to cast their ballots. Morgan…
Mugabe's Opponents Demand Extension of Voting Period to Compensate for Delays - 2002-03-10
On the final day of Zimbabwe's presidential elections, long voter lines are anticipated due to high turnout and insufficient polling stations. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai…
African Leaders Decide to Support Zimbabwe - 2002-03-04
African leaders have chosen to support Zimbabwe amid attempts by white Commonwealth members to suspend its membership before upcoming elections. The political crisis in Zimbabwe,…