Zimbabwe's election commission said late on Saturday that incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa had won this week's presidential election with roughly 53% of the vote, but the opposition and analysts immediately questioned the result.

Zimbabwe’s president declared election winner again, opposition rejects result

As scores of armed police guard the national results center, the scene of terrible violence during the previous election five years ago, Zimbabweans wait anxiously for the results of the general elections.

EU: Acts of violence and intimidation amid elections | Zimbabwe Elections

Zimbabwe, a nation on the brink, faces a deepening economic crisis. Its citizens are preparing for crucial presidential and parliamentary elections. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, seeking a second term, pledges to revive the collapsing economy, while his main contender, Nelson Chamisa, offers a vision of change.

Elections amid turmoil: Zimbabwe's choice for a path to recovery

Zimbabwe will hold its presidential and parliamentary elections on August 23, the country’s president announced on Wednesday (May 31). The southern African country, which has a history of violent and disputed elections, summoned the United States deputy ambassador over a series of tweets which called for a peaceful election.

Zimbabwe to hold general elections in August; summons US ambassador over ‘meddling’ tweets

By Renee Coulouris Despite recent success in Tunisia, which elected the capital’s first female mayor in July, many women around the world continue to experience significant violence around election time.

Electoral violence against women hinders Democracy worldwide