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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.

Outlining An Immediate Cure For Post-Election Violence in Zimbabwe

By Farai Chirimumimba - August 7, 2018 1 Comment

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 - July 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

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 2 Comments

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 Leave a Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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 2 Comments

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 Leave a Comment

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

Zimbabwe Independence Day: An occasion for contemplation and insight

By Farai Chirimumimba - April 18, 2018 Leave a Comment

Zimbabwe Independence Day

As Zimbabwe celebrates its Independence Day this Wednesday, the annual holiday will come with an added layer of meaning. This marks 38 years since the achievement of hard-fought nationhood.

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

Zimbabwe’s 2008 post-vote violence has lessons for the next election

By Farai Chirimumimba - March 26, 2018 Leave a Comment

Zimbabwe’s 2008 post-vote violence

The period following that first round of the 2008 Zimbabwe Presidential Election was marked by political violence that left a reportedly more than 200 dead, thousands more injured and more than 200,000 internally displaced.

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

Should Zimbabwe’s ex-dictator be allowed to form a new party?

By Farai Chirimumimba - March 13, 2018 Leave a Comment

Zimbabwe's ex-dictator

In multiparty democracies, a single party should not set the agenda. Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF want us to believe it should. No doubt then, that the announcement of the formation of the NPF by the remnants of Generation 40 has rattled their plans.

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

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