I'm only 13 and I believe that I could definitly do a better job than Mugabe it's appalling how he treats his people so that he can stay in power I believe that the power has gotten to his head over the 28 years he's been president. I think that it would just be easier if someone else from another country became president, that way they could increase help the economy, once the ecomony is good then another zimbabwean president could be elected and then he woyuld have to sign some human rights contracts. It's just not fair that people who stand up for what's right are tortured for speaking out.

Monique Dignadice, Auckland, New Zealand

Mr Magube has led Zimbabwe into the ground. He has destroyed a nation that was once a leading country of Africa. He should be prosecuted, and taken down. He is a joke and a disgrace to himself and his country.

Libby, Melbourne, Australia

So this is his latest ploy, I was wondering what it would be this time.


Even if there was a civil war he would still win as he owns them and the police and half the country is dying of aids and malnutrition. he has done a very good job of weakening his nation to stop an uprising.

Unfortunately there is no hope for zimbabwe, sanctions wont change anything as Zim has nothing to sell an cant afford to buy anything. if it does want something it will use its neighbours to acquire the goods.

The county was doomed when mugabe took over, but the rest of the world was to blind to see that. Luckily South Africa has some natural resources so it will alst a bit longer than Zim, but when they dry up, SA will surely follow. they cant even supply electricity to the nation.

How much is Zimbabwe worth at the moment maybe I can buy it I have about £10 in my wallet, it cant be worth much more than that

Swartie, Auckland , NZ

So Mr Mugabe is doing what he does best... using violence to intimidate and destroy his opponents. No doubt his fellow African leaders will sit back and watch the destruction without lifting a finger to help the ordinary people whose lives are clearly of no importance to them or Mr Mugabe.

Africa's leaders are a disgrace... the AU and UN are a joke. Maybe the only hope for the MDC is to resort to violence and start its own revolution? It is sad to say, but it seems that this may be the only hope for Zimbabwe.

Andrew Brown , derby, uk

If the votes have not been counted how can any one be arrested for under counting. There seems to be another Adi Amin in Africa now.The breadbasket of Africa turned into patchy allotments is this not miss management on a grand scale.

adrian, dun le palestel, france

Mugabe is just a disgrace to the symbol and meaning of democracy. I wont be shocked if he enrols into the Millitary, wears the rank of a general and overthrows himself to 'legitimise' his dictatorship so as to remain in power.

Adamu, abuja, Nigeria

not surprised, take note, this will be England in a few years, in fact, it will be the whole world, but hopefully, I wont be around by then.

colin millin, teignmouth, devon

it is appalling that Robert can get away with this and the problem is that we won't intervene because of how it will be seen by African people, ie, colonialism. However, i believe that a time has to come when people take Mugabe on properly. As no-one has anything (and the only people that do are Mugabe and his cronies) this can only come from outside the country. I think the Government of the UK should do something, send in some troups.

Alison, London,

For heaven sake!!! When will the Zimbabwe people open their eyes?????
Mugabe needs to retire, and let the people rebuild what he has destroyed!!!

Maria, troy,

Unfortunately, around the world, Democracy is but a thin veneer covering a base urge for power, revenge and violence. Evidence arises constantly that we are deluding ourselves that democracy can be exported like a common commerce products.

Perhaps the benevolent despot model is a more workable structure as democracy relies on education of the citizenry and a large middle class. These essential elements are missing in nearly all of the troubled countries of the world and will not be rectified by a U.S. public relations campaign, no matter how well intended. When a country is ready for democracy, they will know it. We will only know it afterwards.

Charle Jensen, Knoxville, TN

Why is the US and other countries giving aid to this racist Zimbabwe.? If it were a white run country and was taking over Black farms, the world would be up in arms, and refusing to give aid.
Let's treat everyone equally.

James, Savannah, Ga.