The United States Should Push for a Genuine Democratic Transition in Zimbabwe
- Council of American Ambassadors
- Aug 24, 2018
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 21, 2019
For Zimbabwe’s long-ruling party, the July 30 election was intended to legitimize President Emmerson Mnangagwa, ushering in a new era of global investment into a perilously fragile economy. In the wake of a deeply flawed contest, whether that effort is successful might rest with the international community. While Mnangagwa and his challenger Nelson Chamisa are currently battling in court over the final results, a debate is underway in Washington over how to respond...
Co-authored by Michelle Gavin, Todd Moss and Alexander Noyse
from The Washington Post
Michelle Gavin served as U.S. Ambassador to Botswana from 2011 to 2014. Ambassador Gavin is a senior fellow for Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. She has over twenty years of experience in international affairs in government and non-profit roles.
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