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Chris Smith: For many Zimbabweans, and for many years, envisioning a Zimbabwe without Mugabe was considered a fool's errand.

On the recordFebruary 27, 2018
For many Zimbabweans, and for many years, envisioning a Zimbabwe without Mugabe was considered a fool's errand.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith reflects on the long-standing dominance of Mugabe in Zimbabwean politics.

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