Zimbabwe opposition campaigns for youth vote ahead of election
Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of Zimbabwe’s opposition MDC-T party, is launching his campaign for next year’s general election. It is his fourth challenge to 93-year-old Robert Mugabe, who has been president since 1980.
Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of Zimbabwe’s opposition MDC-T party, is launching his campaign for next year’s general election.
It is his fourth challenge to 93-year-old Robert Mugabe, who has been president since 1980.
Mugabe’s Zanu-PF party is also campaigning to win the youth vote, as a high unemployment rate, serious cash shortages and a breakdown of social services have left many seeking real change in government.
Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from the city of Gweru.
Published On 11 Jun 2017