The End of Mugabe's Political Life?

President Robert Mugabe's wish for elections to held in Zimbabwe this year, without changes to legislation, were stymied by the SADC during a summit in Luanda, leading to reports that he is no longer eligible to stand for the leadership position in the ruling Zanu-PF - effectively ending Mugabe's chances of another term as president.
  • Zimbabwe:   Mugabe's Last Throw of the Dice

    Chatham House, 6 June 2012

    After 32 years in power, will Robert Mugabe try to fix one last election or stand down and give his party a five-year lifeline? Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Mugabe Faces End of Political Career

    Zimbabwe Standard, 2 June 2012

    PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma will now have a hands-on-approach to Zimbabwe's political crisis amid fears in Zanu PF that last week's Sadc extra-ordinary summit held in Angola effectively… Read more »

President Robert Mugabe at the opening of a previous summit of Southern African leaders.

  • Zimbabwe:   Troika Upholds Poll Decision

    The Herald, 2 June 2012

    THE SADC Troika on Defence, Politics and Security Co-operation yesterday said elections in Zimbabwe should be held within the next 12 months. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Unpacking Luanda Summit

    The Herald, 4 June 2012

    IF there is one very shameful thing that has characterised the GPA politics of the last four years, it is the dangerous notion that the MDC formations have brought into Government… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Bennett Speaks on Elections

    Financial Gazette, 31 May 2012

    MOVEMENT for Democratic Change (MDC-T) treasurer-general Roy Bennett (RB) who is now domiciled in South Africa would be the first one to admit that the inclusive government has… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Summit Blocks Mugabe's Push for Elections

    SW Radio, 1 June 2012

    A SADC summit on Friday blocked Robert Mugabe's push for elections without reforms, putting an end to ZANU PF's 'kamikaze plot' to hold elections in 2012. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Politics Hinder Diasporas' Right to Vote

    Financial Gazette, 30 May 2012

    WHILE the current Constitution gives every adult citizen of Zimbabwe the right to vote in elections and referendums, the enactment of supporting legislation to guarantee that all… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   'Zim Heads for Another Election Bloodbath'

    Zimbabwe Independent, 1 June 2012

    THE MDC formations have expressed fears that Zimbabwe could be headed for a repeat of the 2008 elections bloodbath should polls be held without full implementation of the Global… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Regional Leaders to Reject Mugabe Demands?

    Zimbabwe Independent, 1 June 2012

    SADC leaders meeting in Luanda, Angola, on Friday to discuss trade issues, as well as the political and security situation in Zimbabwe, are expected to reject President Robert… Read more »

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