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Meet Zimbabwe’s New Boss, Same as the Old Boss

Enter the Crocodile

Having gone to such lengths to preserve their privileges, the generals are unlikely to let ZANU-PF lose its grip over something so pedestrian as a free and fair election.

James Kirchick

Published Nov. 23 2017 5:00AM EST

Acting Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa (L) and his wife Auxilia (R) attend the funeral ceremony of Peter Chanetsa at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, on Jan. 7, 2017 — Jekesai Njikizana/Getty

James Kirchick

James Kirchick

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