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Thousands celebrate Mugabe's downfall

Zimbabweans celebrating the expected fall of President Robert Mugabe marched towards his residence in the capital Harare on Saturday.

18/11/2017

Zimbabwe

Jubilantion as Zimbabweans celebrate the ending of Mugabe's grip on power

Tens of thousands of Zimbabweans flood the streets of Harare in an outpouring of elation at the expected fall of President Robert Mugabe.

18/11/2017

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Anti-Mugabe protests as pressure piles on veteran leader

All the main pillars of Robert Mugabe's decades-long rule now either oppose him or have deserted him

18/11/2017

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's ruling party moves to depose Mugabe

Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party is calling for President Robert Mugabe to resign, the latest sign that his authority has collapsed.

17/11/2017

Zimbabwe

Smiles but no breakthrough in Mugabe mediation

Zimbabwe's veteran leader is reportedly refusing to step down despite a military takeover

17/11/2017

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Mugabe’s 'fall from Grace'

"One way or another, his power has obviously come to an end."

16/11/2017

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Mugabe seen with army chief amid uncertainty over future

Photos have been released of the meeting but the veteran leader is reportedly resisting pressure to step down following the military takeover.

16/11/2017

Zimbabwe

Will Zimbabwe military end Mugabe era?

Politicial uncertainty in Zimbabwe as the country waits for the military's next step

16/11/2017

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe crisis: what next?

Is it time for democracy? What role can South Africa and other neighbouring states play?

15/11/2017

Zimbabwe

Who is who in Zimbabwe's political crisis

15/11/2017

Zimbabwe

Army takes control in Zimbabwe

Africa's longest-serving ruler Robert Mugabe, 93, may have reached the end of the line after the army takes over in Zimbabwe.

15/11/2017

Zimbabwe

"A military coup is the nuclear option"

Zimbabwe's military seizes power but denies claims of a coup

15/11/2017

Zimbabwe

Gunfire and explosions heard in Zimbabwe capital

Troops are on the streets of Zimbabwe capital as gunfire is heard amid the country's growing political criis

15/11/2017

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe tensions rise as army tanks edge towards capital

Zimbabwe's military appears on course to collide with Mugabe's wife Grace

14/11/2017

Zimbabwe

Mugabe removed as WHO goodwill ambassador

22/10/2017

Zimbabwe

WHO chief 'rethinks' naming Mugabe goodwill ambassador

It follows a global outcry over the appointment

21/10/2017

Zimbabwe

Trophy hunter kills the son of Cecil the lion

Two years after the controversy around the killing of Cecil the lion, one of his cubs was shot dead as well.

21/07/2017

Africanews

Zimbabwe national airline banned from EU skies over safety concerns

Zimbabwe's national carrier, Air Zimbabwe, has been blacklisted by the European Union (EU) from operating in EU skies.

18/05/2017

Zimbabwe

Mugabe not sleeping but 'resting his eyes'

A spokesman says the Zimbabwean president has to close his eyes because, at 93, he can't suffer bright lights.

11/05/2017

Africanews

Mugabe presented with 'special' chair as belated birthday gift

The president, who celebrated his 93rd birthday on February 21, was presented a 9 carat customized wrist watch and a pen in addition to the chair on Monday morning during a ceremony at the State House

03/04/2017

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe appeals for aid to help flood victims

Last year the rains failed in Zimbabwe leaving 4 million in need of food aid, and now floods have wiped out this season’s harvest.

05/03/2017

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Mugabe celebrates 93rd birthday with supporters

Thousands of supporters have joined Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe to celebrate his 93rd birthday.

26/02/2017

Zimbabwe

Dead president, dead economy: Mugabe to run for one more term

Mugabe to run in Zimbabwe's presidential at 94

21/02/2017

Zimbabwe

Mugabe to stand for election in 2018 aged 94

Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party has confirmed President Robert Mugabe as its only candidate for the next presidential election in 2018.

18/12/2016

Economy

Fair finance or funny money? Scepticism greets Zimbabwe's new bond notes

With no national currency since 2009, Zimbabwe launches dollar-backed bond notes to cope with cash crisis.

28/11/2016

Africanews

Zimbabwe ready to crown its ugliest man in November

The ugliest man in Zimbabwe will be crowned on November 25 despite the difficulties in securing funds to sustain the pageant in the past years.

20/10/2016