Zimbabwe’s Succession Crisis Deepens

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Zimbabwe faced mounting uncertainty as debates over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s succession, constitutional term limits and internal ruling-party divisions intensifed ahead of the 2028 elections. Alleged moves to extend presidential tenure, factional rivalry within ZANU-PF, and a weakened opposition raised concerns about democratic renewal, economic recovery and regional stability. These political strains unfolded alongside a long-term shift toward economic informality, challenging national narratives of modernity and prosperity.