Nothing divides Zanu PF like a leader who refuses to leave power

Nothing divides Zanu PF like a leader who refuses to relinquish power when his presidential term comes to an end. History has shown that the struggle to retain power can become a source of serious internal conflict, turning former allies into political enemies.

The removal of Robert Mugabe in November 2017 demonstrated that even a leader who has ruled for decades can eventually lose the support of the very political and military structures that once sustained him.

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