Mugabe “Wins”
Making a massive fuss out of his triumph, of course, in a fashion which is rather reminiscent of Hillary Clinton crowing over victory in Michigan, a state where Obama was not even upon the ballot. Except, obviously, this is far more consequential.
As ever though, after the oppression comes the party and Zanu (PF) are seemingly having a lovely knees-up to rejoice in their leader remaining in power. If you didn’t read the fine article on Zimbabwe’s problems and the ruling party that was published in yesterday’s Saturday Times then you really should. I unfortunately cannot fault his stingingly anti-interventionist critique of the call to arms heard at present in certain circles {in much the same way that Mia Farrow requested Blackwater save Darfur} but hold out some hope of Simba staging a coup.
Which is a long-shot but the best hope we have. Irrespective of legitimate authority within Zimbabwe the real power rests with the generals, who have declared themselves unwilling to serve under a leader outside that Zanu (PF). Especially the loathed MDC. This does not, however, exclude an internal challenger from within the party, which is what Mugabe has.
As for Mr. Tsvangirai, well I’m simply surprised (and glad) that he hasn’t ended up dead. I hope that this will remain the case as Mugabe wishes him to serve as a figurehead for futility instead of a martyr against tyranny but I have my doubts. Mugabe seems interested in consolidation in his quickly solidifying position of President for Life and doubtless the death of his principle rival comes under the grim remit of this brutal process.
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