Zimbabwe’s Ruling Party Wins Majority in Parliament, Opposition Questions Poll

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrives to vote in the general election at Sherwood Park Primary School in Kwekwe, Zimbabwe July 30, 2018. Reuters/Philimon Bulawayo

HARARE—The presidential candidate for Zimbabwe’s main opposition accused the ruling ZANU-PF of trying to steal the general election on Aug. 1 after official figures gave President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s party a majority in parliament.

Nelson Chamisa, 40, and the 75-year-old Mnangagwa were the main contenders in July 30’s vote, the first since Robert Mugabe was forced to resign after a de facto coup in November after nearly 40 years in power.