Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe: How long can Mugabe survive without the war veterans?
The war veterans and Emmerson Mnangagwa have been key pillars underpinning Mugabe’s 36-year-long rule. Without them, it could quickly disintegrate beyond repair. Last week, Zimbabwe’s ... -
#Zimbabwe: The revolution will be hashtagged
With traditional avenues of criticism being closed off, Zimbabweans have taken to protesting online. But don’t mistake this for slacktivism. In a moment of ... -
The UK needs to stay out of Zimbabwe’s succession politics
Whether the UK favours Mnangagwa over Mugabe and Chamisa over Tsvangirai is immaterial. What matters is that it remains a disinterested bystander. Last week, ... -
China and Zimbabwe’s all-weather friendship
Despite its significant mineral wealth and economic opportunities, Zimbabwe may be more important to China as a symbolic friend. At the end of last ... -
Zimbabwe’s media under siege again
Through arrests of journalists and threatening speeches, the government is signalling its intent to repress Zimbabwe’s media. And it will likely get worse. In ... -
The Mujuru manifesto: What will it take to unseat Zimbabwe’s ZANU-PF?
Joice Mujuru’s ‘manifesto’ is only subtly different to other parties’ policies. The real battle for power in 2018 will entail making elite alliances and attracting key constituencies. Zimbabwe’s ... -
Zimbabwe: when ending child labour does not end child exploitation
Rights groups scored a victory when a tea estate ended its ‘earn and learn’ scheme. But without further support, the situation facing former child workers ... -
What next for Zimbabwe’s Joice Mujuru? 3 Possibilities
Once a front runner to succeed Mugabe, the former VP is now tending to her rural farm. But is it too early to write off Joice ...
