Army Denies Coup Rumors as Tensions Rise

The Zimbabwe National Army has moved to quell rumours of an impending military coup ahead of Defence Forces Day, with ZimEye reporting the army's strong denial. The denial came amid heightened political tension and widespread social media speculation about internal rifts within the security establishment and ruling party. Analysts point to the army's historical role as kingmaker, with past interventions shaping leadership transitions and political outcomes in the country. The ruling Zanu PF party has faced internal succession battles, fueling fears of a power grab by factions aligned with the military. The core vulnerability is the military's opaque loyalty structure, which remains the ultimate arbiter of political stability in Zimbabwe, underscoring the fragility of civilian control over the security apparatus and the persistent risk of military intervention.