Zimbabwe After Mugabe: Troubles Ahead?

Robert Mugabe is gone, his power has been terminated after 37 years in a makeshift coup. The end of his rule has been cherished by Zimbabweans and by his traditional enemies. However, this does not mean necessarily the end of Zanu-PF rule or the end of authoritarianism, as Mnangagwa has been for long time Mugabe's … Continue reading Zimbabwe After Mugabe: Troubles Ahead?

Plots, party purges and political slander in Zanu-PF: what game is Mugabe playing?

The question of succession emerged following inevitable natural courses and political necessities of the ruling party. Mugabe is now 90 and is very unlikely that due to health problems will be able to maintain power at the next presidential elections in 2018. On the other, the possible scenario of a sudden incapacity of Mugabe to … Continue reading Plots, party purges and political slander in Zanu-PF: what game is Mugabe playing?