At the heart of the crisis is the deepening rift between Mnangagwa, 81, and his deputy Chiwenga, 67, a former army general who led the 2017 coup that ousted Robert Mugabe and brought Mnangagwa to power. The analysis, circulating among political strategists and media observers, alleges that Chiwenga has methodically consolidated control over key state institutions—including the military, intelligence, and ZANU-PF’s provincial structures—leaving Mnangagwa with little room to maneuver. The video report framing the situation as “Mnangagwa trapped by Chiwenga” reflects a growing consensus that the president’s political survival is in doubt.
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