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Photo credit for "Africa" graphic, above: © 2005 Jennifer Lewis |
WILL ZIMBABWE SEE CHANGE?
5 May 2003 Today there is talk that Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe may be planning his departure from the political sphere. Though such would be good news for many of his constituents, it will not be an easy manoeuvre. Many observers and victims, both inside Zimbabwe and beyond, would like to see Mugabe tried for atrocities committed during his land-reorganization campaign, and others would like to prosecute him for the widespread corruption alleged to be associated with his government. It is feared that even for him to withdraw from his post, it may be necessary to undermine the democratic process, in order to place a successor favorable to his own interests. Such is the speculation that has been swirling around the issue. Such is the paradox of any political leader who puts democratic institutions aside for his own interests: he is forced to perpetuate such activities, even to his own detriment.
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