Zimbabwe Election: Opposition Claims Massive Fraud, Neighbors Express Doubt

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, has accused the ruling party of "blatant and gigantic fraud" in the country's election after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner. International observers have reported an environment of intimidation against voters. Chamisa has not ratified the results, claiming they were "hastily assembled without proper verification." Mnangagwa dismissed the allegations and challenged his accusers to take action. The United Nations Secretary-General expressed concern about the arrest of observers and reports of voter intimidation. Election monitors from the EU, Commonwealth, and SADC said the elections failed to meet regional and international standards.