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Mugabe Rival Ready for Round Two

Staff / Truthdig May 10, 2008 Whatever else might be said about Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change, it's definitely fair to say that the man is tenacious. After weeks of confusion following his bid to oust longtime leader Robert Mugabe from the presidency, Tsvangirai says he's now gearing up for an electoral rematch. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Three Different Takes on the Zimbabwean Presidential Battle

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2008 Last month's election in Zimbabwe is yet to be resolved. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai believes he defeated President Robert Mugabe fairly, but a recount and a runoff may happen before the contest is finally decided. Meanwhile, opposition supporters say Mugabe's party is attacking them as he holds on to power. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Staff / Truthdig Nov 18, 2007 Truthdig tips its hat this week to South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who took the Anglican Church to task for what he called its "homophobic" attitude, declaring in a recent interview with BBC Radio 4 that, "If God, as they say, is homophobic, I wouldn't worship that God." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

3,000 Trapped in South African Mine

Staff / Truthdig Oct 4, 2007 More than 3,000 South African gold miners are trapped 14 miles beneath the surface of the Earth The company that owns the mine said that its workers will be able to breathe, but South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers said it is extremely concerned for those who are trapped Update: All of the workers have been rescued. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truth and Reconciliation in South Africa

Staff / Truthdig Aug 18, 2007 Five South African men, including former Police Minister Adriaan Vlok, have received suspended prison sentences for attempting to assassinate a prominent anti-apartheid leader 18 years ago. The intended target, Frank Chikane, who now works for the president, did not want the men to go to prison. Vlok previously sought forgiveness by washing Chikane's feet. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

South Africa Revises AIDS Policy

Staff / Truthdig Oct 27, 2006 The South African government has traditionally taken a head-in-the-sand approach to AIDS, even though the nation is suffering one of the worst epidemics in the world. However, recent shifts in policy indicate a newfound interest in aggressively addressing the crisis. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Black Jesus Film Will Make Waves

Staff / Truthdig Jan 21, 2006 The world's "first black Jesus movie" will premier at Sundance this Sunday. "Son of Man," directed by Mark Dornford-May, portrays Christ as a modern African revolutionary and "aims to shatter the Western image of a placid savior with fair hair and blue eyes." | story See Truthdig's "Jesus: The Man, The Myth" by the Rev. Madison Shockley for background on the historical Jesus and representations of "the Christ." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )