Zimbabwe faces a major crisis as President Mnangagwa reportedly wants to stay in power after his final term ends in 2028. Citizens across the country worry about what might happen next. Many groups plan to protest against his staying longer than allowed. The resistance comes from regular people, political opponents, and even former war heroes.
These war veterans once helped Mnangagwa take over from Robert Mugabe in 2017. They have changed sides and back Vice President Constantino Chiwenga instead. They blame Mnangagwa for making the economy worse and not fixing serious money problems. Thousands will likely join the protests planned for tomorrow.
The current situation looks similar to when Mugabe lost power six years ago. Professor Ricky Mukonza from Tshwane University says the army matters most in Zimbabwe politics. Anyone who controls the military has real power in the country. Chiwenga led the armed forces for many years and still has strong ties with military leaders.
Mnangagwa and his friends searched for ways to keep him as president despite the law saying he must step down. Rich business people and military officers help him behind closed doors. Critics point to recent $50 payments given to police officers without clear reasons. They believe these payments came from Mnangagwa allies Wicknell Chivhayo and Kuda Tagwirei to ensure police loyalty.
Government officials say no secret takeover plans exist. However, inside sources reveal that the ruling ZANU-PF party is split into different groups supporting either Mnangagwa or Chiwenga. How security forces act during the protests will show which way things might go. People in Zimbabwe have dealt with bad economic times and harsh political control for years.
The big question remains whether Mnangagwa will use force to stay in charge or if his rivals can push him out. These events could decide who leads Zimbabwe for a long time. The entire nation waits anxiously to see what happens next.
These war veterans once helped Mnangagwa take over from Robert Mugabe in 2017. They have changed sides and back Vice President Constantino Chiwenga instead. They blame Mnangagwa for making the economy worse and not fixing serious money problems. Thousands will likely join the protests planned for tomorrow.
The current situation looks similar to when Mugabe lost power six years ago. Professor Ricky Mukonza from Tshwane University says the army matters most in Zimbabwe politics. Anyone who controls the military has real power in the country. Chiwenga led the armed forces for many years and still has strong ties with military leaders.
Mnangagwa and his friends searched for ways to keep him as president despite the law saying he must step down. Rich business people and military officers help him behind closed doors. Critics point to recent $50 payments given to police officers without clear reasons. They believe these payments came from Mnangagwa allies Wicknell Chivhayo and Kuda Tagwirei to ensure police loyalty.
Government officials say no secret takeover plans exist. However, inside sources reveal that the ruling ZANU-PF party is split into different groups supporting either Mnangagwa or Chiwenga. How security forces act during the protests will show which way things might go. People in Zimbabwe have dealt with bad economic times and harsh political control for years.
The big question remains whether Mnangagwa will use force to stay in charge or if his rivals can push him out. These events could decide who leads Zimbabwe for a long time. The entire nation waits anxiously to see what happens next.
