African Journal of
Political Science and International Relations

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pol. Sci. Int. Relat.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0832
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPSIR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 405

Full Length Research Paper

Reframing post-Mugabe justice: A critical need for a truth and reconciliation commission

Admore Tshuma
  • Admore Tshuma
  • University Centre, Southend and Thurrock, United Kingdom.
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  •  Received: 15 May 2015
  •  Accepted: 23 June 2015
  •  Published: 31 July 2015

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