Farewell Mugabe? Zimbabwe Elections Could End Strong Man’s Rule

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe is seeking to extend his 33-year rule in this week’s elections.

And his challenger is once again opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai.

The rivals have been sharing power since 2009, in a deal to end the conflict and violence that marred the last presidential election.

Anchor Carol Hills speaks with the BBC’s Brian Hungwe in Zimbabwe’s capital of Harare.

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