Zimbabwe's Leadership Change Failing to Revitalize Its Troubled Economy

Despite Zimbabwe’s rich gold reserves, the change in leadership from Robert Mugabe to Emmerson Mnangagwa has not resolved the country’s deep-rooted problems. After Mugabe’s 37-year rule ended in a 2017 coup, Mnangagwa, his former vice president, took power amid high expectations. However, Mnangagwa’s tenure has mirrored Mugabe’s, with the economy continuing to stagnate and political oppression persisting. The anticipated revolution has failed to materialize, leaving the country in a state similar to its condition under Mugabe’s kleptocratic governance.