Public Lecture hosted by the Crisis States Research Centre, the Royal African Society, the International Bar Association and the Institute for Public Policy Research
Date: Thursday 17th July 2008
Time: 6-8pm
Venue: Old Theatre, LSE Old Building
Speakers: Dr Martin Rupiya, Patrick Smith, Knox Chitiyo, Gugulethu Moyo
Chairs: Professor James Putzel
As talks between Mr Mugabe and both factions of the Movement for Democratic Change open in South Africa, the crisis in Zimbabwe continues. Western countries are pushing for more sanctions against Zimbabwe's rulers, while President Mbeki and the African Union oppose them. Meanwhile, the shrinking economy provides Mr Mugabe with less and less to pay the army, police and administrators. The June 27 presidential run-off was dubbed the endgame. It proved just another stage in Zimbabwe's unfolding catastrophe. What might happen next?
Dr Martin Rupiya is Director of Research, Africa, Cranfield University. Patrick Smith is Editor of Africa Confidential. Knox Chitiyo is head of the Africa Programme at RUSI. Gugulethu Moyo is from the International Bar Association.
Professor James Putzel is Director of the Crisis States Research Centre, LSE
This event is free and open to all on a first come, first served basis.
For more information please email ras_research@soas.ac.uk or call 020 3073 8337.
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