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Behind the Zimbabwe Coup That Won’t Speak Its Name

TREACHEROUS SHENANIGANS?

Zimbabwe’s military promises to purge ‘criminals’ in the government, even if the nonagenarian Mugabe retains his title. The main target? Grace Mugabe, the president’s wife.

Christina Goldbaum
Christina Goldbaum
Military tanks line street in Zimbabwe
PHILIMON BULAWAYO/REUTERS / Reuters
Christina Goldbaum

Christina Goldbaum

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