Every day something new changes in foreign policy and it is important to stay up to date with current events. Indirectly, changes in the international sphere send ripples from country to country and affect all of our lives whether we see the effect or not.
One example of these changes took place on Nov. 14. Zimbabwe’s leading political party exploded into a military takeover led by Commander of Zimbabwe Defense Forces Constantino Chiwenga, who is closely aligned with the current President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Tanks rolled through Zimbabwe, taking control of key points. Gunfire was heard throughout the city as the military arrested every Mugabe supporter. An official reported that soldiers took a former official’s “cellphone, watch and gold chain and later detained and interrogated him. He was heavily battered. He has some cracks on his head and could have died.”
Coup backers are predominatly in the cities, whereas Mugabe’s support is heavily concentrated in rural areas. A majority of Zimbabweans are happy at the turn of events.
There is no longer any military conflict in Zimbabwe, as president Mugabe has already resigned. Only time will tell if Zimbabwe’s economy and development can rebound under new leadership.