ROBERT MUGABE

The Zimbabwean president hopes to focus on issues concerning young people in his election rallies.

In spite of his age, Mugabe, who is 93, said he will stand in elections in 2018.

Police ignored court orders and went ahead with demolishing homes 'on behalf of Grace Mugabe'.

Mugabe told a WEF panel Zimbabwe is most highly-developed African country after South Africa.

IBTimes UK hears how leaders of social movements have come together to rejuvenate grass-roots movements.

Zimbabwe has been gripped by drought and is on the verge of total economic collapse.

Mugabe, 93, was endorsed by his Zanu-PF party as the presidential candidate for elections in 2018.

Cash-strapped government may struggle to contain outbreaks as it also battles cholera epidemic.

Tajamuka spokesman Promise Mkwananzi says people will "not accept a flawed election" in spite of crackdown.

In a rallying cry, Mugabe appealed for greater economic integration among African countries.

Mugabe, 93, is the world's oldest leader and will run as Zanu-PF's presidential candidate in 2018 elections.

Calls come as Zimbabwean delegation reports on Universal Periodic Review recommendations.

The situation on the ground remains dire, working group tells United Nations Human Rights Council.

Pro-democracy activist Linda Masarira tells IBTimes UK about pervasive criminal cases against opponents.

Funding needed to help those caught in deadly floods and to repair extensive infrastructure damage.

IBTImes UK speaks to friend and fellow activist Silvanos Mudzvova on second anniversary of disappearance.

On 9 March 2015, pro-democracy activist Dzamara was abducted by a group of men in the capital, Harare.

Mugabe, who is in Singapore for a medical check-up, appealed to foreign donors for $100m in flood aid.

Fears come after President Mugabe urged for reintroduction of infamous National Youth Service programme.

He has declared that he would like to live until he's 100 and rule for life. Or even longer, if his wife is to be believed.

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