Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa lashed out against enemies inside his Zanu PF party during a Thursday meeting with party officials. He promised harsh consequences for anyone plotting to remove him from office. During his heated speech, he attacked certain party members who act like shape-shifters by teaming up with foreign powers against the revolutionary values of Zanu PF. He made it clear these people would face serious punishment.
The president went after these members hard, claiming they disrespected party principles and tarnished both Zimbabwe's reputation and what fighters achieved during the independence struggle. Ex-military veterans lead the resistance to his leadership, believing the 82-year-old president mismanages the nation and lets corrupt friends profit from government deals. These critics have become increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction with how Mnangagwa runs things.
Blessed Geza and Andreas Mathibela stand out as major opponents who escaped Zimbabwe before facing serious legal charges. Geza maintains close ties with Vice President Chiwenga and released several online videos encouraging Zimbabweans to demonstrate on March 31, demanding that Mnangagwa step down. The president responded by deploying police and military across Zimbabwe, even though nobody could predict how many might join such protests. He also dismissed army leader Lieutenant General Senyatwe recently, hinting at possible military unrest.
Since taking power in 2017, Mnangagwa insists the ruling party and military remain firmly behind him. On March 31, he assured citizens they should carry on with regular activities, promising security forces would maintain order nationwide from border to border. This unusual public display of internal fighting raises red flags about the stability of his leadership just as he attempts to cement long-term control. Political watchers worry about what might happen next as these factions battle for supremacy.
The president went after these members hard, claiming they disrespected party principles and tarnished both Zimbabwe's reputation and what fighters achieved during the independence struggle. Ex-military veterans lead the resistance to his leadership, believing the 82-year-old president mismanages the nation and lets corrupt friends profit from government deals. These critics have become increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction with how Mnangagwa runs things.
Blessed Geza and Andreas Mathibela stand out as major opponents who escaped Zimbabwe before facing serious legal charges. Geza maintains close ties with Vice President Chiwenga and released several online videos encouraging Zimbabweans to demonstrate on March 31, demanding that Mnangagwa step down. The president responded by deploying police and military across Zimbabwe, even though nobody could predict how many might join such protests. He also dismissed army leader Lieutenant General Senyatwe recently, hinting at possible military unrest.
Since taking power in 2017, Mnangagwa insists the ruling party and military remain firmly behind him. On March 31, he assured citizens they should carry on with regular activities, promising security forces would maintain order nationwide from border to border. This unusual public display of internal fighting raises red flags about the stability of his leadership just as he attempts to cement long-term control. Political watchers worry about what might happen next as these factions battle for supremacy.
