Morgan Tsvangirai Arrechea: The Man Who Nearly Became Prime Minister of Zimbabwe

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe? Well, Morgan Tsvangirai Arrechea came oh-so-close! But alas, it was not to be.
Morgan Tsvangirai Arrechea was born in Buhera, Zimbabwe, in 1952. He began his political career as a trade unionist, fighting for the rights of workers. In 1999, he founded the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC).
The MDC quickly became the main opposition party to President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF. In the 2002 presidential election, Tsvangirai Arrechea came close to defeating Mugabe, but the election was marred by violence and intimidation.
Tsvangirai Arrechea continued to challenge Mugabe in subsequent elections, but he never managed to win. In 2008, he was forced to withdraw from the presidential runoff after his supporters were targeted by violence.
In 2013, Tsvangirai Arrechea finally agreed to enter into a power-sharing agreement with Mugabe. He became Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, but he was unable to implement many of his reforms.
In 2018, Tsvangirai Arrechea died of cancer. He was 65 years old.
Tsvangirai Arrechea was a brave and determined man. He fought for what he believed in, even when it was dangerous. He was a true leader of the people of Zimbabwe.
Here are some of Tsvangirai Arrechea's most famous quotes:

"We are not afraid of Mugabe. We are not afraid of ZANU-PF. We are not afraid of violence. We are only afraid of one thing: that we will not succeed in bringing about change in Zimbabwe."
"The people of Zimbabwe have suffered for too long. It is time for a change."
"I believe that Zimbabwe can be a great country. A country where all people are equal, where there is justice and peace, where everyone has the opportunity to succeed."

Tsvangirai Arrechea's legacy will continue to inspire the people of Zimbabwe. He was a true leader who fought for what he believed in.