Divide and rule in Zimbabwe
The latest spasm of violent repression in Zimbabwe has sparked speculation that the era of Robert Mugabe may finally be drawing to a close. But the country's self-styled founding father and president since 1980 shows no sign of leaving voluntarily - and it remains unclear who or what can force him out.
Rather than loosening Mr Mugabe's grip on power, factional rivalries within the once monolithic ruling Zanu-PF party have enabled him, so far at least, to divide and neutralise his critics. Disaffection within the army and police over the impact of inflation on wages and prices - a national affliction - has encouraged absenteeism and desertion but as yet no overt mutiny.… Seguir leyendo »