Zimbabwe's Constitution requires it to hold elections by July 2018. It seems unlikely that the country's political system will be reformed in time to ensure the election is free and fair. The opposition will therefore be at a disadvantage again. It seems to have abandoned its calls for reform and is focusing on building coalitions.
It is widely believed that the current government does not represent the people. Electoral fraud has been common over the years and the country's socio-economic crisis continues.
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