The most recent programs for the Zimbabwe Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=893 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:31:07 GMT Mr. Godwin returned to his native Zimbabwe immediately following the first election lost by Robert Mugabe. Instead of relinquishing power after 30 years, President Mugabe unleashed what Mr. Godwin calls a reign of terror, brutally suppressing his political opposition in an attempt to retain control. Mr. Godwin discussed this period, named The Fear by natives, with the president of TransAfrica Forum, Nicole Lee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298802-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298802-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered remarks and presented the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award to Magodonga Mahlangu and Jenni Williams. He praised their non-violent resistance against oppression and the government of Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe whom he called "a dictator". http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290193-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290193-5 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT The panel talked about the degeneration of Zimbabwean social and political institutions, specifically the weak currency and failing medical and economic infrastructure. Other topics included the expansion of the African Union and the effect of the economic downturn on Africa, specifically the effect of donor aid. They then answered questions from the audience. The panel comprised of former Secretary General of the UN Kofi Annan, Rwandan President Paul Kagame, President of Tanzania Jakaya M. Kikwete, President of South Africa Kgalema Motlanthe, Prime Minister of Kenya Raila Amolo Odinga, and President of Senegal Abdoulaye Wade. The panel was moderated by Niall Fitzgerald. "The Future of Africa" was a plenary session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2009, which had the theme "Shaping the Post-Crisis World." Sections of the viewing are not in English and are not translated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283754-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283754-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Officials spoke to the press and answered questions about a cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa, as well as responses to the health crisis. They talked about increased commitments by U.S. and international aid organizations in response to the outbreak. They also commented on President Mugabe's earlier remarks that the cholera outbreak had stopped, saying that the remarks were troubling and that diplomats were concerned about political interference in humanitarian missions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282830-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282830-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Scott Taylor talked about the recent announcement of a power sharing agreement in Zimbabwe between Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai. The deal was announced by South Africa's president last week. The formal announcement of the deal is expected Monday, with many speculating that Mugabe will retain his power and Tsvangirai will assume the role as prime minister. Mr. Taylor also discussed what the agreement does to stabilize Zimbabwe's political and economic situation, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281258-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281258-7 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT A South African newscast reported on the re-election of Zimbabwean President Mugabe, the meeting of the African Union in Egypt which called for a unity government in Zimbabwe, and the response of Robert Mugabe's government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206254-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206254-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Experts discussed the failed election process in Zimbabwe, reported first hand on the growing violence and hayhem, and made recommendations for moving toward free and fair elections. They responded to questions from the press, who participated by teleconference, after their remarks. Zimbabwe National Student Union President Clever Zinasu Bere also participated by phone, but his portion of the discussion was inaudible. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206247-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206247-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is reported to have used widespread violence and intimidation tactics to keep opposition supporters away from the polls and win a sixth term. And as newspaper editorials from around the globe widely criticized the West for not intervening to restore a legitimate democracy, African Union leaders debated barring Mugabe from Monday's summit. Patrick Merloe talked about what, if anything, the West should do to turn the Zimbabwe political situation around, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205731-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205731-5 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dana Perino briefed reporters and answered questions on various issues, including the situation in Zimbabwe and supplemental war spending. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206239-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206239-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT After President Mugabe's re-election, a South African newscast reported on the findings of election observers, the inauguration of President Mugabe on the previous day, Sunday, June 29, 2008, and President Mugabe's reception at an African Union meeting that day in Egypt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206251-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206251-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cris Chinaka, a correspendent for Reuters, reported by telephone from Harare, Zimbabwe, about that day's presidential election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205698-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205698-6 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Casey responded to reporters' questions on a number of topics, including North Korea's actions to dismantle its nuclear program and the runoff election in Zimbabwe http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206221-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke to the press after participating in the National Security Advisor's meeting with the United Nations Security Council Permanent Representatives. He condemned the government of Zimbabwe for violence against the political opposition ahead of Friday's Presidential runoff election http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206184-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206184-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Casey answered reporters' questions on a number of issues. He talked about a U.S. Ambassador accused of helping to arrange illegal shipments of Chinese ammunition to security forces in Afghanistan. Other topics included the death of a U.S. State Department official in Baghdad and violence in Zimbabwe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206152-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206152-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dana Perino spoke with reporters on a number of issues. Topics included the U.S. economy, the upcoming runoff election in Zimbabwe, and the possibility of negotiating directly with Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206148-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206148-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Casey talked about the withdrawal of Zimbabwe's leading opposition condidate from the presidential race, citing widespread political oppression by President Robert Mugabe and his supporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206140-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dana Perino spoke to reporters about several topics, including rising oil prices and energy policy, the political situation in Zimbabwe, and North Korea's nuclear program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206138-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206138-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Woods talked about Zimbabwe's elections, scheduled for June 27, and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Last week British Prime Minister Gordon Brown called on Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe to permit international observers to monitor the impending run-off presidential election. Meanwhile reports from the southern African country describe an ongoing campaign of intimidation to prevent voters from going to the polls. Mr. Woods is a former deputy assistant secretary of state. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205572-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205572-4 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Perino briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including veterans health programs, attacks on diplomats in Zimbabwe, and a congressional investigation on intelligence prior to military operations in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205849-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205849-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Appearing by remote access from the State Department, Jendayi Frazer, who recently returned from the Southern Africa Region, talked about the U.S. policy on bringing an end to the Zimbabwe election dispute. She responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission last week announced results of the disputed March 29th election and suggested the close result requires runoff elections involving Zimbabwe President Mugabe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204909-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204909-8 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ray Choto talked about the aftermath of elections in Zimbabwe and the call for a recount. He is a producer of "Studio 7 for Zimbabwe" which airs on the Voice of America. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204546-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204546-4 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tom Casey responded to reporters' questions about Britain's troop level in Iraq, military operations in Basra, the reduced level of violence in Iraq overall, issues with Switzerland and Iran, the Zimbabwe situation, and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204659-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204659-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sean McCormack responded to reporters' questions about North Korean short-range missile testing, Secretary Rice's comments on race, and the upcoming elections in Zimbabwe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204610-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204610-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Mapuranga talked about the opposition to the government of President Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe. According to reports, President Mugabe has been fending off calls to step down from outside and inside of his government because of several factors, including the country's financial condition. The guest also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196835-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196835-8 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments and questions on news of the day. Abraham McLaughlin talked on the telephone from Harare, Zimbabwe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186057-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186057-3 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Maduku spoke from the C-SPAN studio in New York City about recent political developments in Zimbabwe, the future of the constitutional reform movement there, its upcoming parliamentary elections, charges of human rights violations by government officials, and international interests in Africa. He leads a non-governmental organization in Zimbabwe that advocates constitutional reforms and opposes current President Roger Mugabe and his government. Last week, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said during her Senate confirmation hearing that Zimbabwe was an "outpost of tyranny." He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185304-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185304-5 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT The officials talked about the situation in Zimbabwe, including human rights abuses, violence, corruption, election fraud, and the sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the U.S. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175476-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175476-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Reeker briefed reporters on a variety of issues including Pakistan's political future following the introduction of a new Constitution and Zimbabwe's attempts to implement political and land reform. Following his remarks he answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172221-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked to reporters about a proposed public-private partnership to provide aid to West Africa. The project would provide water and sanitary facilities to people in three African nations. They also talked about the devastating effect of land reform in Zimbabwe on the food shortages in the region. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172141-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172141-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Professor Taylor talked about the current situation in Zimbabwe regarding white farmers and President Robert Mugabe. He also discussed democracy in the country and the history of its people. Finally, he talked about U.S. policy toward Zimbabwe. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172095-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172095-4 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Mubako discussed issues that were to be addressed during the upcoming elections in his country. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168737-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168737-4 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT