Fresh Divisions Threaten Zimbabwe's Ruling Party
The ruling party's unity is under threat amid claims of bitter friction between two warring factions and the youth wing.
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Zimbabwe:
New Divisions Emerge in Ruling Party
New Zimbabwe, 5 January 2015
ZANU PF appears headed for more trouble as the youths have waded into the fresh infighting pitting acting president Emmerson Mnangagwa and the so called "gang of four" which… Read more »
Zanu-PF youths at a 2014 youth leagu meeting.
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Zimbabwe:
Makinwa - Will Mugabe Replace Mugabe?
Guardian, 6 January 2015
ANY doubt about who really rules Zimbabwe was erased by the outcomes of the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (Zanu-PF) party congress held in November.… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Zimbabwe Stuck With Mugabe
Zimbabwe Standard, 4 January 2015
President Robert Mugabe has discarded plans to retire and Zimbabwe will be stuck with him at least for 2015, Zanu PF insiders and analysts have said. Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Mnangagwa Wants to Tread Carefully
Zimbabwe Standard, 4 January 2015
Acting President Emmerson Mnangagwa does not want to involve himself in controversial projects that are characterised by corruption such as the Lasch Investment saga where hundreds… Read more »
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Seven ministers have been fired in what seems to be a continued purge of former Vice President Joice Mujuru's allies. Read more »