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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.

The Zimbabwe Coup: One Year Later, a Country Failing to Move On

by Farai Chirimumimba - November 12, 2018

The Zimbabwe Coup

Very few details have emerged about the coup, as the government has tried to keep a tight lid on information. What we do know, however, raises a great number of suspicions.

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

The Causes of Zimbabwe’s Economic Crisis Are Politically Rooted

by Farai Chirimumimba - October 14, 2018

The Causes of Zimbabwe’s Economic Crisis

The economic crisis has its origin in pre-existing pathologies inside the political system over the last three decades so that a true recovery will require much more than wise economic management.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, Dictatorships, Nepotism, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Election Dispute: Court Decision Was More Partisan Than Just

by Farai Chirimumimba - August 26, 2018

Zimbabwe Election Dispute: Why The ConCourt’s Decision Was More Partisan Than Just

The Zimbabwe ConCourt decision to uphold Mnangagwa’s 30 July 2018 presidential election victory challenged by leading contender, Nelson Chamisa, has led to the question: ‘was the court partisan’?

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Zimbabwe

Outlining An Immediate Cure For Post-Election Violence in Zimbabwe

by Farai Chirimumimba - August 7, 2018

Cure For Post-Election Violence in Zimbabwe

Coupled with the unusually fraught political tension in the election run-up, this recent violence is cause for concern. Addressing these issues now could be vital in preventing violence in the future.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Zimbabwe

How Zimbabwe’s 2017 Coup Undermined Democracy

by Farai Chirimumimba and Ngah Gabriel - July 27, 2018

Zimbabwe's 2017 Coup

When the coup is reconciled with historic civil-military relations and the events immediately preceding the coup, what emerges is military action in Zimbabwe in 2017 that further weakened the country’s already frail democracy.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Zimbabwe

A Beginner’s Guide to Zimbabwe’s 2018 Presidential Election

by Farai Chirimumimba - July 21, 2018

Zimbabwe’s 2018 Presidential Election

It is difficult to ascertain who between Mnangagwa and Chamisa is going to win. However, reading the mood in recent weeks, it might not be surprising if Chamisa seals a win in the first round of the presidential election.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Zimbabwe

Reviewing the Players Set to Influence Zimbabwe’s elections

by Farai Chirimumimba - June 28, 2018

Influence Zimbabwe’s elections

The first round of the presidential election will be held on 30 July. If there is no presidential candidate that is able attain 50 percent plus one vote, the second round is planned for September 8.

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

A Review of the Five-Year-Old Zimbabwe Constitution

by Farai Chirimumimba - May 30, 2018

Five-Year-Old Zimbabwe Constitution

Can adopting a new constitution lead to better democracy? Three such scholars, Todd A. Eisenstadt, A Carl LeVan and Tofigh Maboudi, recently explored this question in their global study of 138 constitutions from a 37 year period.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Robert Mugabe, Worldwide, Zimbabwe

Towards a New British-Zimbabwe Diplomatic Relationship

by Farai Chirimumimba - May 15, 2018

British-Zimbabwe Diplomatic Relationship New

After almost two decades of stalemate, evident change has come to Zimbabwe. British Prime Minister Theresa May now has found a credible ally, in new Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa, to work to rebuild trust with former its colonial master.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, England, Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe

The Challenges Facing Female Participation in Zimbabwe’s Elections

by Farai Chirimumimba - April 26, 2018

Female Participation in Zimbabwe's Elections

With the general elections a few months away one hopes more women participate and win seats in parliament. Zimbabwe still has a long way to go to achieve 50/50 representation parity in parliament.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Women Voting Rights, Zimbabwe

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