This book examines the key events, personalities and wider socio-political context that led to Mugabe's victory in the 2013 Zimbabwean elections.
An account of the 2013 elections in Zimbabwe, examining the events, personalities and the wider socio-political context that led to President Mugabe's re-election. It is for students and scholars studying African politics, comparative studies and development studies, and for those exploring the political context and history of the region.
1. Introduction: thinking a new Zimbabwe; 2. Building towards the 2013 elections; 3. The elections of 2013; 4. 'We are tired of supporting a loser': the MDC campaign; 5. 'Zanu managed to mend relationships': the Zanu-PF campaign; 6. Conflicting reports and assessments I: the run-up; 7. Conflicting reports and assessments II: the aftermath; 8. One year after the elections; 9. Succession battles in the new Zimbabwe; Postscript: on reality and rumours.