This year’s harmonized elections with the presidential election, the most exciting in living memory, promises an upheaval. ZANU-PF which has held power since independence could be eliminated in the first round of a presidential ballot.
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Farai 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.
Zimbabwe’s November coup that confused the world
Afraid of VP Mnangagwa’s rising popularity, Mugabe fired the former as Vice President in early November 2016. This led to dramatic events of 13-24 November 2017 that saw Mugabe resigning.
Two Term Presidential Limit Under Threat Across Africa
As tyrants come up against the presidential term-limits included in many multi-party constitutions, a significant number are refusing to relinquish power. Instead, a good number of leaders have sought to secure a third term.
The Case of Zimbabwe’s Competitive Authoritarian Regime
2017 has already seen Zimbabwe’s social movements scaling down efforts to encourage government to act on high unemployment, rampant corruption and upholding with basic human rights due to threats of reprisals.
Where is Africa’s Youth Vote?
The widening age gap between African leaders and their populations is a cause for concern. For instance, in 2016, the average median age of the African population was 20, while the average age for Heads of State was 66.
Zimbabwe’s Peace and Reconciliation Efforts Are Never Too Late
A National Peace and Reconciliation Commission. For a long time, this is what the people of Zimbabwe have been clamoring for in the hope that a convergence would provide the much-needed fillip for forgiveness and healing.
The Lesotho Snap General Elections in Perspective
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Zimbabwe Electoral Reform Plans Are Just a Pipe Dream
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Lessons From the Lesotho Snap General Election Homestretch
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The Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Question
The narrative concerning diaspora vote from government is nothing short of outrageous, selfishness, greed and unbridled individualism which have become the dominant threads in Zimbabwean politics.