There is a discernible behavioral shift in some of Africa’s ruling parties, particularly those that emerged out of national liberation…
Zimbabwe
Celebrating Army Generals in Zimbabwean Politics?
Considering that former President Robert Mugabe was a long-time ally of the Zimbabwean military, no one expected that he would…
Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa: A Stepping Stone for Emerging Scholars in Africa
This is a cross-post from Research Matters, a digital forum that focuses on emerging research in the social sciences by those…
Silence and Denial as Impediments to Peace in Post-Colonial Zimbabwe, 1980-2016
Introduction This appraisal is an interlocution of the twin cultures of silence and denial inherent in Zimbabwe’s post-colonial peacebuilding praxis.…
“To Remain Silent Is a Position”: A Look into the #ThisFlag citizen’s movement in Zimbabwe
From its inception in mid-April 2016, the #ThisFlag citizens’ movement has been challenging the government of Zimbabwe through social media,…
Mediating Electoral Violence in a Polarized Society: The Case of Zimbabwe
"Although the media...are expected to observe, investigate, and subsequently report news as objectively as possible, these institutions are powerful political…
The Politics of Reconciliation in Zimbabwe: Three Times Failure—Will the Fourth Time Count?
"When the appropriate time would be to address past social injustices and how they should be addressed remains unclear, but…