This week Zimbabwe went to the polls
here are some useful research resources
A recent survey of the public for Afrobarometer found that "while a majority of citizens were optimistic that the election will be free and fair, substantial minorities remained worried about manipulation in the final stages of the electoral process." Search the website for other related surveys.
official electoral legislation can be found on the Zimbabwean Electoral Committee website
the harmonised election results are also being posted there.
election observers.
the following teams are reviewing the conduct of the elections.
EU
Zimbabwe Election Support network is a coalition of civil society groups. it has raised concerns.
it has issued a preliminary statement
Commonwealth
EISA activities in Zimbabwe
IRI-NDI mission
SADC
Comesa
African Union
News
Guardian
Zimbabwe mail
All.africa.com news
Think tank analysis commentary
Africa Portal has some good discussions. Including interviews with Zimbabweans. and the role of women in the elections.
Council Foreign Policy
Zimbabwe and human rights - new blog from Human Rights watch covering the elections.
Zimbabwe Human Rights Forum has reports of political violence.
Foreign Affairs
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