Beware The Ides Of March

February 2008 | Ratings Update

The government has called a general election for 19 March, contrary to the advice of everybody interested in a return to political stability. The country is in economic chaos, there have been no proper preparations in terms of essentials such a credible electoral roll, repression of any and all opposition continues on a daily basis, South Africa's attempt to create a level playing field for all candidates has hit the buffers, and there are no arrangements in place for independent election monitors. Mugabe will certainly win re-election, but that will only exacerbate the political crisis. The main opposition Movement for

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