Follow Robert Gabriel Mugabe through 168 dated historical records for Zimbabwe.
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
A step towards a one party state. After 8 years of "low-level" civil war termed Gukurahundi, the opposition Zimbabwe African Peoples Union (ZAPU), led by Joshua Nkomo, merges with ZANU to form ZANU-PF with the added moniker of Patriotic Front
Parliament becomes unicameral after the Senate is temporarily abolished.
Role range: 1987-2017
Mugabe wins the first direct presidential election under the executive system.
Role range: 1987-2017
Mugabe begins a new presidential term after the national election.
Role range: 1987-2017
Mugabe wins Zimbabwe's presidential election and begins another term.
Role range: 1987-2017
Mugabe's government expands legal authority for compulsory land acquisition.
Role range: 1987-2017
Parliament changes constitutional provisions governing compulsory land acquisition.
Role range: 1987-2017
Nkomo becomes one of Zimbabwe's Vice-Presidents under the unity arrangement.
Role range: 1987-2017
Legislation makes the President Chancellor of the University of Zimbabwe.
Role range: 1987-2017
Commonwealth leaders adopt the Harare Declaration during a summit hosted by Zimbabwe.
Role range: 1987-2017
Mugabe hosts the Commonwealth summit that adopts the Harare Declaration.
Role range: 1987-2017
Mugabe's government begins an economic structural adjustment programme.
Role range: 1987-2017
Mugabe signs legislation expanding government powers to acquire land for redistribution.
Role range: 1987-2017
ZANU-PF wins an overwhelming majority in the parliamentary election.
Role range: 1987-2017
Mugabe wins another presidential term after opposition candidates withdraw or boycott.
Role range: 1987-2017
Mugabe wins another six-year presidential term.
Role range: 1987-2017
Mugabe authorises unbudgeted compensation payments for liberation war veterans.
Role range: 1987-2017
The Zimbabwe dollar falls sharply after major unbudgeted government commitments.
Role range: 1987-2017
Mugabe's government begins privatising selected state enterprises.
Role range: 1987-2017
Mugabe deploys Zimbabwean forces in support of the Congolese government.
Role range: 1987-2017
Mugabe appoints a commission to prepare proposals for a new constitution.
Role range: 1987-2017
The Movement for Democratic Change is formed as a major opposition party.
Role range: 1987-2017
Economic deterioration contributes to strikes, demonstrations and growing opposition.
Role range: 1987-2017
Voters reject the draft constitution supported by the government.
Role range: 1987-2017
Voters reject the government's proposed new constitution.
Role range: 1987-2017
The government accelerates compulsory redistribution of commercial agricultural land.
Role range: 1987-2017
The amendment changes compensation obligations for compulsorily acquired agricultural land.
Role range: 1987-2017
Parliament authorises compulsory acquisition of agricultural land without government compensation.
Role range: 1987-2017
ZANU-PF narrowly retains control while the MDC becomes a major parliamentary opposition.
Role range: 1987-2017
Government-backed land occupations accelerate the fast-track redistribution programme.
Role range: 1987-2017
Security forces arrest demonstrators during a general strike against economic conditions.
Role range: 1987-2017
Mugabe signs legislation expanding state powers over public meetings and political activity.
Role range: 1987-2017
Mugabe is declared the winner after a heavily disputed presidential election.
Role range: 1987-2017
Mugabe is declared re-elected after a presidential contest criticised by observers.
Role range: 1987-2017
The Commonwealth suspends Zimbabwe from its councils following the disputed election.
Role range: 1987-2017
Zimbabwe is suspended from Commonwealth councils following the disputed election.
Role range: 1987-2017
Opposition parties and foreign observers challenge the credibility of the presidential election.
Role range: 1987-2017
Commonwealth leaders fail to agree additional measures against Zimbabwe.
Role range: 1987-2017
The European Union imposes sanctions on Zimbabwe and pulls out its election observers after the EU team leader is expelled
The European Union imposes sanctions on Zimbabwe and pulls out its election observers after the EU team leader is expelled
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