Zimbabwe Jails Activists Again
About two months after being released on bail, 18 prominent Zimbabwe rights activists have been thrown back into jail, accused of planning to overthrow longtime President Robert Mugabe. Many of those jailed are members of the opposition party Movement for Democratic Change. And MDC officials say that the move could jeopardize the nation’s unity government Mugabe formed with opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai. “Today’s ruling seriously threatens not only the life and health of the inclusive government, but its longevity and durability,” said a statement from the group. The activists were arrested last December and held for three months. During that time, they claim they were tortured and coerced into making false confessions, reports the BBC. The latest indictment accuses the activist leaders of sabotage, terrorism and banditry.
 

Island Nation Offers Lifeline to Stressed Workforce
In response to the struggling economy, the Island nation of St Kitts and Nevis will sell government property people who earn minimum wage at a reduced price, reports the BBC. Prime Minister Denzil Douglas announced that the government will offer land at 43 cents per square foot of land to people earning $49.34 a week. The government will aid homeowners as well by creating a $3.8 million credit line to assist those who can’t manage to pay their mortgages.

Citizens of Tobago Head to the Polls
Tobago, part of the Caribbean’s Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is set to hold elections Monday. The vote will determine if the ruling People’s National Movement (PNM) would win a third consecutive term. The party is up against the new Tobago Organization of the People (TOP), a group led by minority leader Ashworth Jack. Both sides believe they’ll win and bring positive changes to Tobago. The PNM promises to encourage economic diversification, and the TOP hopes to reduce wasteful spending. About 45,000 voters are expected to come out to the polls.
Opposition Won’t Back Down From Mugabe
Zimbabwe opposition leaders will meet with longtime leader Robert Mugabe in an attempt to finalize plans for a unified government, reports CNN. The opposition won’t settle for anything but equal power, with the ability to help citizens of the struggling nation. “We cannot go into position of authority without the attendant and consequent power to enable us to deliver on change, food and jobs…. We cannot commit political suicide by entering into a government limping and in pain. It’s like swallowing poison and we become the victims,” opposition spokesman Nelson Chamisa told CNN. Mugabe has said publically that Monday’s meeting will be the last one, and that he would form a government without the opposition if the meeting didn’t produce an agreement. The two sides, Mugabe and Movement of Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai, actually signed a power-sharing deal last September (following two elections, and accusations of government-sponsored violence and political intimidation) but have since been unable to come to agreement with specifics about cabinet appointments. Back then, the talks were mediated by former South African President Thabo Mbeki. He along with current President Kgalema Motlanthe and Mozambique leader Armando Guebuza will also attend Monday’s meeting to aid the negotiations