Mnangagwa’s ascent to power through a military coup in November 2017, brought some hopes for change. At the dawn of his presidency, Mnangagwa promised the country a new beginning: revival of the economy from the brink of collapse through foreign investment, war on corruption and alleviation of the human rights situation.
However, Mnangagwa’s past human rights record and current policies show that he is not interested in improving governance. The Gukurahundi massacres — described by some as a ‘moment of madness’ — shaped Zimbabwe’s political history. At the time, Mnangagwa was in charge of national security and played a crucial role in unleashing terror in Matebeleland and Midlands.
Civil society organisations in Zimbabwe describe Mnangagwa as a ‘corrupt dictator’ who wants to gain more power instead of improve welfare of citizens.
That escalated quickly
Political analysts tell The
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