Concern over Mugabe vote win
Robert Mugabe has been declared the winner of Zimbabwe's election amid international concern over the conduct of the poll that secured his re-election.
Robert Mugabe has been declared the winner of Zimbabwe's election amid international concern over the conduct of the poll that secured his re-election.
Zimbabweans go to the polls today in a fiercely contested election pitting President Robert Mugabe against Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, who has vowed to push Africa's oldest leader into retirement after 33 years in power.
Both sides are forecasting landslide wins, but the bigger question is whether the losing candidate will accept the result of a poll dogged by logistical problems and allegations of vote-rigging.
Members of Zimbabwe's opposition say they have been targeted by Mugabe supporters following the president's re-election.
President Robert Mugabe's declaration as winner has been met by international concern over the conduct of the African nation's poll.
Robert Mugabe has secured his grip on power in Zimbabwe today after his party ZANU PF won a majority in parliament in Wednesday's election.