The Zimbabwean political crisis has reached boiling point with over 85% of the population unemployed and inflation above 1000%. Given the prominence and effects of the Zimbabwean case in Africa and specifically Southern Africa, it is undoubtedly a pressing issue which need the attention of the African Union. It is painful to note that the AU has only acknowledged the problem verbally and has never espoused to tackle it. A closer analysis shows that the AU is divided on how to address the Zimbabwean political crisis.