2028 Zimbabwean succession dispute within ZANU-PF party intensifies before October conference.

Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU-PF, is experiencing significant factionalism as President Emmerson Mnangagwa's potential succession and his stated intention to step down in 2028 create internal strife. Supporters of Mnangagwa and his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga, are battling for control ahead of the October conference. Efforts to restructure party cells have revealed deep divisions, with some loyalists advocating for a constitutional amendment to extend Mnangagwa's term.

September 30, 2024
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