Tightening his grip?

In the past few months,  Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has been in and out of the news. His ruling tactics in Zimbabwe have incited a host of responses from both national and local media. The State News in February published an article about Mugabe having an honorary degree from MSU. An editorial was also written. 

Then, earlier this week, I saw Mugabe's face on the front page of The New York Times' Web site. As elections are under way in Zimababwe, Mugabe has tightened his grip of power. A Washington Post story reported Mugabe threatening his people, telling them that the opposition party will only make life in Zimbabwe worse.

With all  the news happening in the U.S., it's amazing to see this much coverage of an international player. How much difference will media coverage have on Mugabe? It seems as though he has only picked up steam since February.