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| Title |
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Fiddling while Zimbabwe burns |
| Author |
Maroleng, Chris; Institute for Security Studies |
| Edition |
PDF |
| Published |
Pretoria: ISS |
| Year |
2003-10-13 |
| Pages |
6 |
| Serial |
African Security Analysis Programma, Situation Report |
| Abstract |
The death on 20 September 2003 of Vice President Simon Vengesayi Muzenda has intensified the battle about who will succeed President Robert Mugabe. It is widely believed that the appointment of the new Vice President will indicate who Mugabe prefers as his successor in the party and the government. While factionalism within Zanu PF is weakening the party, could it lead to its disintegration in the future? And would this create space for the MDC to win the next elections? Most observers consider this a highly unlikely scenario, a consequence of strong ideological differences and lack of creativity within the movement, coupled with Mugabe’s relentless undermining of all political parties and civil society organisations opposed to his rule.
www.iss.co.za |
| Bestand |
iss_chris-maroleng20031013.pdf (108 Kb) |
| Country |
Zimbabwe |
| Themes |
- Conflict
- Governments
- Political parties
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