Zimbabwe’s Crisis Zimbabwe in Crisis

Where is Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe is here.

Home to the Victoria Falls

and amazing wildlife.

Zimbabwe was known as …

the breadbasket of Africa.

However, Zimbabwe has many

problems.

The man responsible for Zimbabwe’s problems…

Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe

Political Problems

Economic Problems

Political Problems

Mugabe has been president since 1980.

Mugabe helped end white rule in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe).

“Stay with us, please remain in this country and constitute a nation based on national unity.”

Robert Mugabe A plea to the white population in a speech at a ZANU-PF rally, 27 January 1980.

In recent elections Mugabe has used

intimidation.

To win the 2000 election, Mugabe got rid of white owned farmers.

“Our votes must go together with our guns.” Robert Mugabe

Morgan TsvangiraiZimbabwe Opposition Leader

Mugabe also kills members of the opposition.

Nelson ChamisaFormer Zimbabwean MP

Elections in Zimbabwe are not

free or fair.

Voting for the opposition…

could cost you your life.

Police

Policeround up people who support Tsvangirai.

Political Problems

Economic Problems

EconomicProblems

Zimbabwe was known as …

the breadbasket of Africa.

Now…

…there is no bread.

This used to be a farm.

“We are not hungry... Why foist this food upon us? We don't want to be

choked. We have enough.”

“We are not hungry... Why foist this food upon us? We don't want to be

choked. We have enough.”

Robert Mugabe

Parents can’t feed their children.

Why?

Hyperinflation

1983USD $1 = ZWD $1

1983USD $1 = ZWD $1

2000USD $1 = ZWD $1,000

1983USD $1 = ZWD $1

2000USD $1 = ZWD $1,000

2006 (Jan)USD $1 = ZWD $100,000

1983USD $1 = ZWD $1

2000USD $1 = ZWD $1,000

2006 (Jan)USD $1 = ZWD $100,000

2006 (July)USD $1 = ZWD $500,000

2008 (July)USD $1 = ZWD $18,700,000,000

2008 (July)USD $1 = ZWD $18,700,000,000

Before

After

8 out of 10 are

unemployed.

International Community

The African Nations refuse to do anything.

Robert Mugabewas seen as a freedom fighter by African leaders.

The problem is…

Zimbabwean’s are fleeing to South Africa…

causing a refugee crisis.

“In most recent times, as the West started being hostile to us, we deliberately

declared a ‘Look East’ policy.”

Robert Mugabe

China is sending weapons to Mugabe.

The United Nations

The United Nationsis doing little to stop this tragedy.

Robert Mugabe

Robert Mugabe is still president.