Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe has been re-appointed as leader of the ruling party, while his wife Grace has been given a top position in the party.Grace Mugabes promotion to head of Zanu-PFs womens wing puts her in a good position to succeed her husband in the future, analysts say.The first lady has criticised political rivals, including Vice-President Joyce Mujuru, in recent months.Mr Mugabe, 90, is due to stand for election again in 2018.Speaking at Zanu-PFs congress, Mr Mugabe thanked thousands of supporters for choosing him as party leader.I know where I come from... I am not greater than the people who gave birth to me, Mr Mugabe, who has led Zimbabwe since 1980, said. Assassination allegations The first ladys appointment as head of the womens wing is seen as a further sign that Mrs Mujuru, who was once seen as a potential successor to Mr Mugabe, has been sidelined.Mrs Mujuru fought alongside Mr Mugabe for Zimbabwes independence from white-minority rule.However, her career ran into trouble when Mrs Mugabe, 49, entered politics this year, and accused the deputy of plotting against her husband.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:44:51 +0000
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