Why Post Mugabe Zimbabwe Remains Mired in Misery

almost 5 years in Washington Post

This was supposed to be Zimbabwe’s chance at a fresh start. Strongman Robert Mugabe, who died on Sept. 6 at the age of 95, was forced from office in late 2017 after a 37-year rule that left the economy in ruins. His ouster sparked celebrations in the streets and hopes of a recovery for the resource-rich nation. But his successor as president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has failed to deliver on his promises of a revival. The southern African nation suffers from spiraling inflation and chronic shortages

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