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Jacob Zuma will be the next president of South Africa. But what does that mean for the beleaguered people of Zimbabwe?

A mass was held in St. Mary's Church in Belfast yesterday in support of Jestina Mukoko, the director of Trocaire's partner the Zimbabwe Peace Project, who was abducted in Harare on December 3rd. Pictured outside the church are the clergy of St. Mary's and Trocaire staff.

Eithne Brennan, Trócaire's Humanitarian officer for Zimbabwe reports on the abduction of Jestina Mukoko and other human rights activists in Zimbabwe.

“Zimbabwe is failing its people.” This was the unequivocal message given on 24 November by “the Elders,” a trio composed of former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, former United States President Jimmy Carter and international advocate for women's and children's rights Dr Graça Machel.

Take our action online and join us in asking the Irish, UK and South African government to refuse to recognise Robert Mugabe's re-election.

Frightening reports are coming from Zimbabwe as the country's run-off Presidential election draws near.

Trócaire is deeply disturbed by the Zimbabwean Government's attempts to prevent NGOs from delivering desperately needed humanitarian assistance.

President Mugabe’s attendance at this week’s World Food Summit is bringing much needed focus to bear on the beleaguered nation of Zimbabwe.

Trócaire has issued the following statement on the Zimbabwe crisis in conjunction with CIDSE and the Ecumenical Zimbabwe network.

Caritas Internationalis President Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez is urging the UN to impose an immediate arms embargo on Zimbabwe.