ZANU-PF to Decide on Mugabe

by Jordan Yerman | March 29, 2007 at 05:58 pm

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Within ZANU-PF, leaders have a decision to make regarding their support of Robert Mugabe; their survival (political and perhaps actual) depends upon picking the right side. Should ZANU-PF cast Mugabe aside, would the new leader guide the foundering Zimbabwe towards democracy, or act as a new strongman?

Leaders of Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF are expected to meet on Friday to decide whether President Robert Mugabe should stand for re-election next year.

Mr Mugabe has made it clear he wants to remain in office

But he is under increasing pressure from Zanu-PF factions to stand down to end the political and economic crisis.

On Thursday, southern African leaders agreed that South African President Thabo Mbeki should try to promote political dialogue inside Zimbabwe.

Behind the scenes, the issue everyone's talking about is Robert Mugabe's future.

The man who has led Zimbabwe for nearly 27 years has never looked as isolated as he is at present.