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Scarcely surviving: Zimbabwe

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Challenges in Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe

This chapter examines the struggles Zimbabwe faces following Robert Mugabe's regime, highlighting a deepening economic crisis marked by shortages of essential resources. Despite initial hopes after a leadership transition, severe inflation and drought have exacerbated living conditions, prompting citizen protests. The discussion further explores the historical roots of the crisis, the government's failure to implement reforms, and the desperate need for political change.

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