11 March in African history

Voting ends in the 2002 presidential elections in Zimbabwe

On this day in 2002, presidential elections organized for three days in Zimbabwe came to an end. Robert Mugabe won 56% of the votes followed by Tsvangirai with 42% votes.

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Tsvangirai arrested on his way to a prayer rally

On this day in 2007, MDC party leader Morgan Tsvangirai and other officials including his driver Nhamo Musekiwa were arrested on their way to a prayer rally organized by churches in Highfield Harare. A number of MDC supporters were also arrested and activist Gift Tandare was gunned down in a protest.

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ZIPRA members were arrested

On this day in 1982, senior Zimbabwe People’s Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA) members including Dumiso Dabengwa and Lookout Masuku were arrested and charged with treason.

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Footballer Elvis Chipezeze was born

On this day in 1990, Elvis Chipezeze was born in Zimbabwe. Chipezeze is a footballer who plays for the Zimbabwean national team as well as South Africa”s Baroka F.C as a goalkeeper.

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Activist Gift Tandare shot dead in Harare

On this day in 2007, Gift Tandare a member and activist of the MDC party was shot dead by the Zimbabwe police at a rally in Harare.

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