Zimbabwe has applied to rejoin the Commonwealth, the group said Monday, marking a major step in the country’s international re-engagement after Robert Mugabe was ousted last year. Mugabe angrily pulled Zimbabwe out of the bloc of former British colonies in 2003 after its membership was suspended over violent and graft-ridden elections the previous year. The […]
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A public holiday will be declared on 21 February of every year to mark the birthday of ousted President Robert Mugabe. This indicates that there is certainly a little of Robert Mugabe left in Zimbabweans. Deposed from office, 93 year-old Mugabe continues to have his way. He has been offered immunity and a handsome pension, […]
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Emmerson Mnangagwa, former vice-president of Zimbabwe, has been sworn in as the country’s president. The ceremony took place at a stadium in the country’s capital, Harare. Luke Malaba, chief justice of Zimbabwe, administered the oath of office on Mnangagwa, who vowed “to be faithful to Zimbabwe, protect and promote the rights and people of Zimbabwe […]
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Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe was granted immunity from prosecution, sources close to the negotiations said on Thursday. According to the source, Mugabe was assured that his safety would be protected in his home country as part of a deal that led to his resignation. Mugabe ruled Zimbabwe for close to four decades but stepped […]
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Zimbabwe’s President, Robert Mugabe has resigned. The speaker of the parliament, Jacob Mudenda said the letter from Mr Mugabe stated that the decision was voluntary and he had made it to allow a smooth transfer of power. The surprise announcement halted an impeachment hearing that had begun against him and sparked wild celebrations on the […]
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Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has agreed to stand down and a resignation letter has been prepared to that effect, CNN reported on Monday. Citing a source, CNN said the army generals had given into many of Mugabe’s demands, including full immunity for himself and his wife Grace — who had harbored ambitions of succeeding him, […]
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ZANU-PF, Zimbabwe’s ruling party, has sacked President Robert Mugabe as its leader and replaced him with Emmerson Mnangagwa, his sacked vice-president. Mugabe’s sack of Mnangagwa, allegedly triggered the military seizure of power last Wednesday. According to Reuters, the leaders of the party met on Sunday to take the decision. His wife, Grace Mugabe, was also fired […]
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Embattled Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe is set to meet army chiefs on Sunday. This will be the second of such meeting in the space of one week. Also, the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU–PF) party will meet to dismiss Mugabe as its leader. The party is also expected to […]
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Local Media in Zimbabwe spotted President Robert Mugabeat the graduation ceremony of Zimbabwe Open University in Harare on Friday morning. The appearance was the long-ruling leader’s first since the army seized control of the country on Tuesday. The 93-year-old appeared without his wife, Grace, and Higher and Tertiary education minister Jonathan Moyo, who is reportedly […]
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Robert Mugabe, the embattled leader of Zimbabwe, today met with military chiefs and international negotiators. According to the Zimbabwe Herald, the meeting was attended by Commander General Constantino Chiwenga of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Father Fidelis Mukonori, South African Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and State Security Minister Bongani Bongo. Also in attendance wereL Zimbabwe Defence […]
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