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Mugabe resists pressure to quit as he meets army chief

President Robert Mugabe is insisting he remains Zimbabwe's only legitimate ruler and is refusing to quit after a military coup.
World • 17 Nov 17

Zimbabwe's President Mugabe 'under house arrest'

Zimbabwe's military has seized power saying it was holding President Robert Mugabe and his family safe while targeting "criminals" in the entourage of the only ruler the country has known in its 37 years of independence.
News • 15 Nov 17

Soldiers take over Zimbabwe state broadcaster - reports

Soldiers took over the headquarters of Zimbabwe's ZBC state broadcaster, two members of staff and a human rights worker said, compounding speculation of a coup against 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe.
World • 14 Nov 17

US citizen in Zimbabwe prison over Mugabe tweet

An American journalist charged with attempting to overthrow Zimbabwe's President, on account of an alleged tweet that described the leader as "selfish and sick", was remanded in custody after denying the accusations.
World • 04 Nov 17

WHO chief 'rethinking approach' after Mugabe uproar

The head of the World Health Organisation has said he was "rethinking the approach" as outrage widened over his decision to name Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe a goodwill ambassador.
World • 21 Oct 17

Mugabe sworn in for new five-year term

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, Africa's oldest leader at 89, has been sworn in for a new five-year term
News • 22 Aug 13

US rejects Mugabe poll win, EU expresses concern

The US has rejected Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's election win and the European Union has expressed concern over the poll in contrast with African states, which have broadly endorsed the vote.
News • 04 Aug 13

Tsvangirai rejects Zimbabwe election results

President Robert Mugabe has been declared the winner of Zimbabwe election but MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai has said he totally rejects the results.
News • 04 Aug 13

Tsvangirai dismisses Zimbabwe election as 'farce'

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has dismissed yesterday's election as a "huge farce".
News • 01 Aug 13

Votes cast in third Mugabe-Tsvangirai showdown

Zimbabweans voted in large numbers in a fiercely contested election pitting President Robert Mugabe against Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.
News • 31 Jul 13

Zimbabwe's new constitution signed into law

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has signed the nation's new constitution into law.
News • 22 May 13

EU suspends range of Zimbabwe sanctions

The European Union has suspended most sanctions on Zimbabwe after voters there approved a new constitution.
News • 25 Mar 13

Zimbabwe officials deny reports on Mugabe's health

Zimbabwean officials have dismissed reports that President Robert Mugabe was seriously ill in Singapore.
News • 10 Apr 12

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