Light at the End of the Tunnel for Zimbabwe?
The departure of Mugabe represents neither the end of an era nor the birth of a new one. The ruling party and military will emerge stronger, taking the credit for his exit. The opposition's change mantra will fade away. ZANU-PF will bring about cosmetic changes to endear itself to the people and the world. But the elite, predatory politics of Zimbabwe will largely remain, writes Moses Tofa for Fahamu.
Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s departure renews hope.
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Zimbabwe:
Mugabe Is Out, but Don't Cheer Because Military is in
Fahamu, 23 November 2017
Despite its apparently new interest in preserving democracy, for 37 years the military was an indispensable part of a fossilized oligarchy which betrayed the "revolution" and… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Oh Comrade Bob, Did It Have to Come to This?
Fahamu, 23 November 2017
As Frantz Fanon had prophesied, President Mugabe was impelled by his associates to become chairman of the business entity known as Zimbabwe. There were super-shareholders in that… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Popular Protest, Social Movements and Class Struggle
Fahamu, 23 November 2017
The ordinary people of Zimbabwe, who have experienced decades of repression and hardship, are rejoicing and are optimistic following the dramatic removal of Robert Mugabe from… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
What Is Behind the Military Coup in Zimbabwe?
Fahamu, 23 November 2017
President Mugabe blundered in not arranging an orderly transition to a successor while he was in a stronger political position. That failure left the door open for schemers like… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Robert Mugabe - A Political Epitaph
Fahamu, 23 November 2017
He is an emblematic, historical figure. He is a giant, whose boot steps inaugurated a revolutionary era in the early years - boots that, sadly, became too heavy for him, and too… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
No Revisionism On Zimbabwe, Please!
Fahamu, 23 November 2017
In the wake of the evolving military coup d'état in Zimbabwe this past week, there is already a concerted effort by some in the media in Britain to begin to construct a… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Witnessing an Elite Transition As Economic Meltdown Looms
Fahamu, 23 November 2017
The palace coup, Mugabe's demise and 'nightmare' versus 'national unity' scenarios Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Caught Between the Croc and Gucci City
Fahamu, 23 November 2017
ZANU-PF will use the current massive popular goodwill to rejuvenate its fortunes. The fragmented opposition has been further weakened. As a carefully choreographed scheme, the… Read more »
