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Kasz216 said:
Jackson50 said:
^ There are a few reasons why it would be imprudent to assassinate Mugabe. First, he is 85 years old. He does not have many years left. Second, I am sure you are aware of the popular adage: it is better to deal with the devil you know than the devil you do not know. If and when Mugabe can no longer act as president, the leadership vacuum could destroy the nation. There are many powerful factions (Mnangagwa, the Mujurus, etc.) vying to succeed Mugabe. The recent power-sharing deal is the only glimmer of hope for the future of Zimbabwe; but anyone who follows African affairs, especially Zimbabwean affairs, can attest that the prospects of success for such deals are low.

How does one follow African affairs anyway? I want too... but i can never find anywhere that gives me consistant reporting on what's going on and what isn't. Just talk of a problem... then silence... forever.

 

As you described, that is a problem regarding Africa. There is (occasionally) tepid interest in the initial story, but there is little interest and therefore coverage beyond that. Anyway, I (thanks to Assan and Bala) have discovered that both AllAfrica and Silobreaker have a comprehensive and consistent list of news regarding Africa. There is some overlap between the two, but if you follow both of them, you should remain abreast of the issues. Also, I recommend following SAIIA's website.