One-man-rule through successive winnings in multi-party elections can therefore only happen through a botched democratic process transforming any such democracy into a nominal democracy.
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News about the struggle for democracy in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is not a functioning democracy thanks in large part to colonialism and decades of misrule by dictator Robert Mugabe. According to Freedom House, "voting is marred by flawed voter registration and balloting, biased media and bribed and threatened voters". Also check out our section on World Democracy and our Africa archives.
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.
VIDEO: Opposition Targets Zimbabwe’s Youth Vote as Key to Election
Leader of Zimbabwe’s opposition Morgan Tsvangirai launching his campaign for next year’s general election
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.
After African Dictatorships Fall to Ruin, Be Cautious
What happens to Africa after the mud walls of dictatorship come tumbling down and palaces vanish?
Zimbabwe Political Comedians Laughing at Power For Democracy
The Magamba Network challenge censorship, corruption, and power-hungry politicians through satire
Zimbabwe Electoral Reform Plans Are Just a Pipe Dream
Holding highly contestable and controversial elections in which the result has almost invariably been challenged and contested has created conflicts and undermined development in Zimbabwe.
Why Zimbabwe’s Democratic Movement is Resurgent
The pace is slow but the convergence of the country’s democratic forces is becoming a reality
Mugabe’s Health – Zimbabwe’s Sword of Damocles
Robert Mugabe has increasingly deteriorating health ahead of the crunch 2018 general election
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.