Knox Chitiyo, an expert on Africa at the Royal United Services Institute, discusses what kind of power-sharing government Zimbabwe's top security officials would consider.

As the date of Zimbabwe's run-off election approaches and violence spreads, questions hang over regional mediation efforts, which so far show little promise.

A report from the Stockholm Environment Institute says the consumption of woodfuel should not be associated with deforestation.

Late April saw a letter from President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa to President Bush, angrily condemning the U.S. for taking sides against Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe. Michael Gerson points out that this is just one of many examples of the South African president’s apparent endorsement of regimes that violate human rights.

As Zimbabwe’s postelection deadlock continues, experts wonder when African leaders will start criticizing their peers.

Andrew Meldrum, a longtime correspondent in Zimbabwe, discusses President Robert Mugabe’s behind-the-scenes negotiations as he seeks to retain power following March 28 elections.

Listen to CFR Adjunct Fellow for Africa Michelle D. Gavin discuss Zimbabwe's recent presidential and parliamentary elections.

Michelle Gavin explains the 2008 presidential and parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe and the tallying process.

As Zimbabwe holds its breath for presidential election results, some observers worry about a tainted vote and continued economic upheaval.

Newsweek's Scott Johnson argues that a former close ally of Mugabe may offer the best chance yet of toppling Zimbabwe's dictator at the ballot box.

Experts doubt Zimbabwe’s March 29 election will be fair, but fissures have opened in President Robert Mugabe’s ruling party and traditional support base.

As Zimbabwe's economic crisis has deepened, President Robert Mugabe has ceded significant power to the country's security forces.

Michael Gerson argues that one of the most reckless and cruel acts of government is the destruction of a currency.

Zimbabwe’s economic crisis has propelled its citizens into South Africa and Botswana. Both countries are feeling the strain.

Considered an African success story, Botswana still struggles to end its dependence on diamond mining and develop a diversified economy.

Monocle's Africa correspondent Steve Bloomfield and photographer Frédéric Courbet go undercover in troubled Zimbabwe, where international journalists are banned.

Mompati Sebogodi Merafhe, Botswana’s minister of foreign affairs, discusses his country’s policy toward Zimbabwe and China.

Michelle Gavin urges the U.S. to work closely with others in the international community to map out strategies for a post-Mugabe Zimbabwe.

Robert Schrire, head of the political science department at the University of Cape Town, discusses South Africa's foreign policy under President Thabo Mbeki.