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Farai Chirimumimba articles

Farai ChirimumimbaFarai Chirimumimba is a journalist based in Zimbabwe. He researches and writes about political and security dynamics in Zimbabwe, drawing from his background in peacebuilding and conflict transformation for sustainable development. As a journalist and researcher, Farai also has special interests on knowledge of technical aspects on governance and electoral issues in Africa. He has been writing for Democracy Chronicles since early 2017. Farai is also a reporter for Spiked Online Media based in Zimbabwe.

Towards Communist Party Congress In China, Focus On Africa

by Farai Chirimumimba - October 27, 2022

The independent nations of modern Africa have not declared themselves to be within particular helm of either East or West “spheres of influence”.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, African Union, China, Zimbabwe

Africa And The Russia-Ukraine Crisis

by Farai Chirimumimba - February 22, 2022

In today’s interlinked world, stability in Europe can mean more stability at home in Africa and make the world a better place for us all.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Europe, Russia, Ukraine

The Necessary Reforms for Zimbabwe Today

by Farai Chirimumimba - February 7, 2022

The absence of electoral, institutional, and security sector reform frameworks with universal support are some of Zimbabwe’s challenges.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Worldwide Corruption, Zimbabwe

Another Africa Day Without Progress On Agenda 2063

by Farai Chirimumimba - May 21, 2021

Another Africa Day and the Reform Agenda towards Agenda 2063

As the African Union celebrates Africa Day May 25, experts explore how to fund a reformed 1.3 billion-strong union towards Agenda 2063.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, African Union

In Zimbabwe, Political Reform or Regime Demise?

by Farai Chirimumimba - October 2, 2019

Political Reform or Regime Demise

President Emmerson Mnangagwa faces mounting difficulties at home and abroad. Zimbabwe is open for business rhetoric is nothing more than a public relations gimmick.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Zimbabwe

Fearless World Order Under Dictatorship

by Farai Chirimumimba - September 6, 2019

Fearless World Order Under Dictatorship

In the past several years, the world has been shaken by protests caused by the various countries’ ruling-elites and their selfishness. Of course, that isn’t anything new.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Dictatorships, Hong Kong, Worldwide

Revisiting Political Party Funding Disclosure In Zimbabwe

by Farai Chirimumimba - July 22, 2019

Revisiting Political Party Funding Disclosure In Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is one of very few democracies in the world that don’t register political parties.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Worldwide Corruption, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Government’s Top Priority Is Avoiding Mass Protests

by Farai Chirimumimba - June 17, 2019

Zimbabwe Government's Top Priority

Popular Zimbabwean movements seem to understand the difficulty of mobilizing disaffected citizens outside of the channels established by the parties and labour unions that dominate politics.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Political Dissidents, Zimbabwe

Analysis of Tomorrow’s General Election In South Africa

by Farai Chirimumimba - May 7, 2019

General Election In South Africa

It had been difficult to forecast how transformational South Africa’s presidency would be 25 years after independence. When South Africans go to the polls tomorrow, the mood will be very different.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, South Africa

Reflections On The Revolutions In Algeria And Sudan

by Farai Chirimumimba - April 11, 2019

Revolutions In Algeria And Sudan

The old men who dominate so many of these countries suddenly look their age, and the distance between the rulers and the vast majorities of their populations born 40 or 50 or 60 years after them has never been greater.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, Dictatorships, Middle East, Sudan

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Juries are a democratic institution. They provide an important site for democratic action by citizens and their use should be revived.

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