The Guardian newspaper reports the Bush administration has admitted openly for the first time that it is actively working to undermine Robert Mugabe, the president of Zimbabwe. A new U.S. State Department report acknowledged that the U.S. is supporting opposition politicians in the country and others critical of Mugabe. The State Department also admitted sponsoring events aimed at “discrediting” statements made by Mugabe’s government. Mugabe has led Zimbabwe since 1980 when it became an independent nation.