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After Mugabe, has anything really changed in Zimbabwe?

Mimi Mefo Newuh | George Okachi
September 22, 2025

Eight years after Mugabe’s fall, Mnangagwa’s Zimbabwe is haunted by repression, fear, and division. Is the opposition failing, or is the ruling party too ruthless to be challenged?

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Eight years after Mugabe’s fall, Mnangagwa’s Zimbabweis haunted by repression, fear, and division. Is the opposition failing, or is the ruling party too ruthless to be challenged?

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Under the Baobab is DW's weekly vodcast where Africa's biggest issues meet real talk, sharp minds and bold solutions. Hosts Mimi Mefo Newuh and George Okachi are joined by experts and everyday change-makers from Africa.

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