In this report we look at the controversy and conflict surrounding what has been referred to as the “clouded” election in Zimbabwe. We examine the allegations that Robert Mugabe — Zimbabwe’s first and only prime minister since it declared independence from Britain in 1980 — concentrated his hold on power by rewriting the constitution and rigging the election. The tragic civil unrest, the economic ruin of a nation that initially showed promise of prosperity, and the response of other Commonwealth member countries are key aspects of the story.
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