Oct 16th, 2009 · Morgan Tsvangirai, cites 'persecution' of a top aide, temporarily abandons shared rule with President Robert Mugabe, setting back Zimbabwe's struggle to emerge from political gridlock and economic collapse.
Jun 25th, 2009 · Petina Gappah's is a writer from Zimbabwe, who works as an international trade lawyer in Geneva. She's written fictional stories about every layer of Zimbabwean culture. Gappah talks with Renee Montagne about her first collection of short stories called An Elegy for Easterly.
Jun 15th, 2009 · Morgan Tsvangarai, the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, reflects on his tumultuous and often dangerous experience as the country's opposition leader and his negotiations to forge a coalition government with President Robert Mugabe.
Jun 9th, 2009 · Mapfumo is a cultural and political hero in his native Zimbabwe. He created his chimurenga music during the struggle for liberation from the white minority government in the 1970s. Exiled to Oregon in the late '90s, Mapfumo continues to make music rooted in the Shona tradition.
Mar 24th, 2009 · Zimbabwe's new unity government is grappling with an economic and humanitarian crisis. Renee Montagne talks with James McGee, U.S. ambassador to Zimbabwe, about how power-sharing between longtime President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai is working out. Tsvangirai is now prime minister.
Mar 19th, 2009 · Africa's history, present state of being and future is the subject of a new book, Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miracles. African journalist and author Richard Dowden discusses his book, which focuses on sub-Saharan Africa. He also weighs in on the political climate in African nations, such as Zimbabwe.
Mar 9th, 2009 · Morgan Tsvangirai said there was no foul play involved in the accident that killed his wife Susan.
Mar 6th, 2009 · The vehicle carrying the new prime minister, Morgan Tsvangirai, and his wife, Susan, was reportedly sideswiped by a truck south of the capital, Harare. Tsvangairai was slightly injured.