Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP Grace Mugabe was known for her corruption and extravagant spending in Zimbabwe, and was forced out along with her husband, Robert Mugabe, last month. The response though has drawn widespread sexism across Zimbabwean society. Zimbabwe’s record on women’s rights in general is mixed. During his 37 years as Zimbabwe’s prime minister and president, […]
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Waking Up Alone: How Elite Plotters Toppled Mugabe’s 37-Year Reign
Despite mass demonstrations across Zimbabwe, it was the 93-year-old president’s attempted purge of key rivals that sparked a well-coordinated military rebellion, an impeachment move and finally, his resignation. WSJ.com: What’s News US
Mugabe’s iron grip led Zimbabwe into poverty
WHEN Robert Mugabe came to power in 1980 it seemed like peace had finally come to Zimbabwe. But after a brief honeymoon period something went drastically wrong. Once courted by world leaders, Mugabe has since become an international pariah. His tenures as prime minister and later president have been marked by political division, repression, war, […]