Mugabe

Zimbabwe celebrates a rebirth as Mugabe gives in to resignation pressure

By PBS NewsHour

FILE PHOTO - Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe listens at the opening of the summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in Johannesburg, South Africa August 16, 2008. Photo by Mike Hutchings/Reuters

How did the 37-year rule of Robert Mugabe shape Zimbabwe? From early high hopes to current economic turmoil, Judy Woodruff discusses the evolution of the country under his leadership -- and what comes next -- with former U.S. Ambassador to…

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PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode November 18, 2017

On this edition for Saturday, Nov. 18, nearly 200 countries, not including the U.S., agree to move forward on climate change. Also, the quest to develop a universal and long-lasting flu vaccine, and a report shows that black residents of…

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In Zimbabwe, A White African struggles against Mugabe’s Policies

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Tsvangirai to Seek Help from Neighboring Countries

Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai planned to visit the leaders of neighboring countries this week to "rescue" the unity government and explain his decision to temporarily withdraw from it last week.

By Larisa Epatko

Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Becomes Prime Minister

By PBS NewsHour

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe swore in opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai as prime minister Wednesday, creating a unity government in an unprecedented move during Mugabe's virtually unchallenged rule.

Tenuous Zimbabwe Government Deal Approved as Cholera Crisis Worsens

By PBS NewsHour

In the midst of an escalating cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, a summit on a power-sharing deal decided Tuesday that opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai should be sworn in as prime minister by Feb. 11.

Cholera One Part of Zimbabwe’s Growing Health Concerns

By Admin, PBS NewsHour

Political trouble in Zimbabwe has taken a toll on the population's health and aid groups warn that thousands more will die as the infrastructure and health care systems continue to deteriorate.

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe Resists Calls to Step Down

By PBS NewsHour

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has rejected recent calls from the United States and Britain to resign, deeming them "stupid and foolish" in the latest war of words involving the troubled southern African nation.

Profile: Robert Mugabe

By PBS NewsHour

Robert Mugabe, long-time leader of Zimbabwe, was hailed as a hero during his country's liberation from the UK, but has since maintained power in controversial elections and garnered international criticism for how he is running the African nation.