African Studies
Utafiti: Journal of African Perspectives
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African Studies
Zimbabwe began the year with a split opposition. Intra-opposition animosity, coupled with the traditional tension between the major political parties, meant that the political scene did not rise above bickering, scapegoating and mudslinging among the major players. The economy continued its downward trend. This was matched by the state's zeal to arrest the decline. The social scene saw no improvement from the sharp decline of the previous year. Zimbabwe's alienation from the West was hugely compensated for by the continuing drive to look to the East and the public support of most of Africa. The relationship with major multilateral agencies remained mixed.