Robert Mugabe
Zimbabwe pastor who helped oust Mugabe returns to protesting — and jail
By Frank Chikowore — February 19, 2019
HARARE, Zimbabwe (RNS) — 'We replaced Mugabe with another Mugabe,' said Pastor Evan Mawarire, who faces a 20-year prison sentence for his current protest activities.
Urging peace, faith leaders risk being caught up in Zimbabwe’s electoral dispute
By Doreen Ajiambo — October 22, 2018
KAMPALA, Uganda (RNS) – Many residents in this southern African nation are accusing religious leaders of continuing to fuel violence and failing to address what they say was an improper vote.
Mugabe was relieved after quitting, Zimbabwean priest says
By Yonat Shimron — November 26, 2017
CHISHAWASHA, Zimbabwe (AP) — The Rev. Fidelis Mukonori said Mugabe clung to the idea that he could remain in his post at least until a ruling party congress next month to ensure a "smooth handover."
A Catholic priest is mediating Mugabe’s departure
By Lauren Markoe — November 16, 2017
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The Rev. Fidelis Mukonori agreed on Wednesday (Nov. 15) to mediate between Mugabe and the military shortly after the country's generals arrested the 93-year-old authoritarian leader.
Living with HIV and AIDS, and unwelcome in Zimbabwe’s churches
By Jeffrey Moyo — November 15, 2017
HARARE, Zimbabwe (RNS) — 'The church knew we were in a gay relationship, but preachers used to indirectly attack us each time they stood to preach,' said Liberty Siziba, whose partner died of AIDS.
Bike lanes * Saint Barbie * So long: October’s Religious Freedom Recap
By Brian Pellot — November 2, 2015
Churches attack bike lanes for "burdening" their religious freedom as Saint Barbie leads a plastic revolution in Argentina. Savor every word of this last ever recap as I say “so long” to On Freedom.
Kardashian pope * Kim Davis * Beef party : September’s Religious Freedom Recap
By Brian Pellot — October 2, 2015
Celebrity Pope Francis photobombed selfies on his U.S. album launch tour. Conservative “It Girl” Kim Davis sat in jail and won awards for not doing her job. And India threw a “beef party” to celebrate religious tolerance and protest new meat bans.
Let Cecil the lion’s death shine light on Zimbabwe’s human rights abuses
By Brian Pellot — July 29, 2015
The Internet melted when news broke that a Minnesota dentist had killed Zimbabwe’s most beloved big cat. Allow me to steal Cecil’s spotlight for a moment with five facts about the country’s egregious human rights record.
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