Looming Election Is Vital for Zimbabwe

Emmerson Mnangagwa wears his campaign promises on his sleeve—literally—ahead of first vote in decades without deposed predecessor, but will his plans wear well with voters?

HARARE, Zimbabwe—The man who deposed longtime President Robert Mugabe is literally wearing his campaign promises on his sleeve six weeks before a historic election: Fight corruption, develop the economy, re-engage with the rest of the world and create jobs.

Emmerson Mnangagwa’s colorful blazer, which also bears his portrait below the shoulder, resembles a model worn by Mr. Mugabe, the man he served for 37 years before ousting him in a military intervention in November.

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