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22Nov/17

Mugabe resigns as Zimbabwe president – file

November 22, 2017Zimbabwe2008–09 Zimbabwean political negotiations, Africa, Arthur Mutambara, British Government, Country: Zimbabwe, Elections in Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, George W. Bush, Government, Government of Zimbabwe, Grace Marufu, Grace Mugabe, Harare, Ian Smith, In Zimbabwe, Jacob Mudenda, Jacob Zuma, Joshua Nkomo, Morgan Tsvangirai, Mozambique, National Democratic Party, Operation Murambatsvina, Politics, president, Robert Mugabe, Sally, Shona people, South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, Tony Blair, United Kingdom, United States, ZANU-, ZANU–PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation, Zimbabwean general electionsmbale

HARARE, ZIMBABWE (NOVEMBER 19, 2017) (ZBC) – Robert Mugabe resigned as President of Zimbabwe on Tuesday (November 21) as the country’s parliament began impeachment proceedings against the 93-year-old leader, after the ruling ZANU-PF party fired him as its leader following 37 years in charge. Continue reading →

22Nov/17

Mugabe is gone but his repressive system remains, activist

November 22, 2017Zimbabwe2016–17 Zimbabwe protests, Africa, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Government of Zimbabwe, Harare, Itai Dzamara, Patson Dzamara, Politicians, Politics, Politics of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, Shona people, Social Issues, United States, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean general electionsmbale

HARARE, ZIMBABWE (NOVEMBER 22, 2017) (REUTERS) – Zimbabwean activist Patson Dzamara said on Wednesday (November 22) said he is relieved that Robert Mugabe resigned as president after close to four decades in power, but said the “Mugabe system” remains.
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22Nov/17

Zimbabwe wakes up to life without Mugabe after 37 years

November 22, 2017ZimbabweAfrica, Bulawayo bombing, Chirumanzu-Zibagwe, Constantino Chiwenga, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Environment, Government of Zimbabwe, Happyton Bonyongwe, Harare, In Zimbabwe, Politics, Robert Mugabe, Shona people, ZANU–PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean coup d'étatsmbale

HARARE, ZIMBABWE (NOVEMBER 22, 2017) (REUTERS) – Former vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to return to Zimbabwe on Wednesday (November 22) and will be sworn in as president on Friday (November 24) following the resignation of Robert Mugabe after nearly four decades in power, according to the state broadcaster ZBC. Continue reading →

19Nov/17

Mnangagwa to be nominated as Zanu-PF’s candidate for Zimbabwe president

November 19, 2017PoliticsAfrica, Chirumanzu-Zibagwe, Countries, Country: Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Government, Government of Zimbabwe, Harare, Joice Mujuru, Politics, Robert Mugabe, Shona people, United Kingdom, ZANU–PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean coup d'étatsmbale

HARARE, ZIMBABWE (REUTERS) – Zimbabwe’s ruling party fired Robert Mugabe as its leader on Sunday (November 19), replacing him with Emmerson Mnangagwa, the deputy he sacked this month, a senior party official told a news conference. Continue reading →

17Nov/17

Zimbabwe’s Moyo home raided amid army takeover

November 17, 2017PoliticsAfrica, Countries, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Geography of Africa, Government of Zimbabwe, Harare, Jonathan Moyo, National Patriotic Front, Politics, Republics, Robert Mugabe, Saviour Kasukwere, Shona people, War/Conflict, ZANU–PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean coup d'étatsmbale

HARARE, ZIMBABWE (NOVEMBER 15, 2017) – Video and still photographs obtained by Reuters on Thursday (November 16), show the aftermath of a raid on the home of Zimbabwe’s former Information Minister Jonathan Moyo in Harare. Continue reading →

15Nov/17

Zimbabwe army launches takeover against ‘criminals’ around Mugabe, says president ‘safe’

November 15, 2017EconomyEmmerson Mnangagwa, Government of Zimbabwe, Grace, Harare, Politicians, Robert Mugabe, Shona people, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean coup d'étatsmbale

HARARE, ZIMBABWE (REUTER) – Zimbabwe’s military seized power early on Wednesday (November 15) targeting “criminals” around President Robert Mugabe but gave assurances on national television that the 93-year-old leader and his family were “safe and sound”. Continue reading →

15Nov/17

U.S. embassy in Zimbabwe tells staff to stay home due to ‘political uncertainty’

November 15, 2017PoliticsAfrica, Countries, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Government of Zimbabwe, Harare, Robert Mugabe, Shona people, U.S. government, United States, ZANU–PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean coup d'état, Zimbabwean general electionsmbale

(U.S. GOVERNMENT WEBSITE) – The U.S. ambassador in Zimbabwe has instructed all employees to remain home on Wednesday (November 15) due to “ongoing political uncertainty,” the embassy said in a statement on its website amid speculation about a coup. Continue reading →

09Nov/17

Zimbabwe renames main airport after Mugabe, plans $153 mln upgrade

November 9, 2017PoliticsAfrica, Countries, Country: Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Government of Zimbabwe, Grace Mugabe, Harare, Human Interest, In Zimbabwe, Politics, Robert Mugabe, Shona people, United Kingdom, ZANU–PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean coup d'état, Zimbabwean general electionsmbale

Zimbabwe’s main airport has been renamed the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport and announced an upgrade to its facilities that will cost of 153 million US dollars to attract more visitors.
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08Nov/17

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe: Beware of death on road to presidency

November 8, 2017Politics2008–09 Zimbabwean political negotiations, Africa, Chris Mutsvangwa, Christopher Mutsvangwa, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Government of Zimbabwe, Harare, In Zimbabwe, Johannesburg, Joice Mujuru, Lacoste, Politics, president, Robert Mugabe, Shona people, South Africa, ZANU–PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean coup d'état, Zimbabwean general electionsmbale

HARARE, ZIMBABWE (NOVEMBER 8, 2017) (REUTERS – Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe on Wednesday (November 8) said the route to leadership was long and full of pitfalls and death, as he accused his fired deputy and former protege of showing impatience in his bid to succeed him. Continue reading →

06Nov/17

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe sacks VP seen as top succession candidate

November 6, 2017PoliticsAfrica, Chirumanzu-Zibagwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Environment, Government of Zimbabwe, Grace Mugabe, Harare, In Zimbabwe, Politics, Robert Mugabe, Shona people, Siphamandla Zondi, ZANU–PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean coup d'étatsmbale

HARARE, ZIMBABWE (NOVEMBER 6, 2017) (REUTERS) – Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has fired Emmerson Mnangagwa as vice president after he showed “traits of disloyalty”, his information minister said on Monday (November 6), removing a favourite to succeed the 93-year-old leader. Continue reading →