Topic: Robert Mugabe

Propaganda Parade

Putin Panders to Virgins; Mugabe Eats a Croc Cake; Kim Jong-Il's Gold Coins

With an upcoming election in Russia, the 88th birthday of Robert Mugabe and an Iranian triumph over an Israeli filmmaker, it's been a busy day in propaganda for the world's authoritarian regimes.

By Ted Mann

Dec 17, 2011

Is Mugabe Raiding Diamond Mines to Hold onto Power?

Zimbabwe's autocratic president is suspected of redirecting profits from the country's diamond mines for his own purposes — such as shoring up his control over the country after a 31-year reign.

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By Eric Randall

Dec 2, 2011

Fast Food Chain Pulls a Rather Fun Mugabe Ad After Threats

South African fast-food chain Nando's has had to pull a parody commercial it made spoofing Zimbabwe's dictator Robert Mugabe after its Zimbabwe franchises received threats from supporters of the leader.

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 12, 2011

Propaganda Parade

North Korea Discovers DVDs, Zimbabwe Says Homosexuality Isn't African

It's time for our regular roundup of propaganda from around the world

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By Uri Friedman

Aug 10, 2011

For Iran, Libya, and China, U.K. Rioting Is a Time to Taunt

Authoritarian regimes relish turning the tables on their frequent Western critics

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