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Zimbabwe cheers as Emmerson Mnangagwa returns

Mnangagwa, Mugabe's longtime deputy, was pushed aside earlier this month.

23 Nov 2017 12:37 AM IST

On this historic Tuesday afternoon, the chamber was not big enough to accommodate all the lawmakers and senators who rushed to initiate impeachment against the former independence hero turned pariah. (Photo: AFP)

37 yrs of excruciating autocracy later, Zimbabwe gets free speech

The session served as an outlet for elected officials, who took the opportunity to denounce the excesses of Mugabe's...

22 Nov 2017 6:03 PM IST

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe delivers his speech during a live broadcast at State House in Harare on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

4 long decades later, President Robert Mugabe's rule comes to end

His former vice president, Emmerson Mnangagwa will be sworn in as president on Wednesday.

22 Nov 2017 10:48 AM IST

Robert Mugabe resigned as president of Zimbabwe, Parliament Speaker Jacob Mudenda announced, bringing the curtain down on a 37-year reign.

Robert Mugabe quits as President of Zimbabwe: Speaker Jacob Mudenda

Mr Mugabe was swept from power as his autocratic rule crumbled within days of a military takeover.

22 Nov 2017 6:58 AM IST

Tuesdays attack is the highest loss of life since 18 people were killed in neighbouring Borno state in September. (Photo: AP)

50 dead in suicide bomb attack at Nigeria mosque

There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but the attack bears the hallmark of Boko Haram, which typically attacks...

21 Nov 2017 4:27 PM IST

Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe

President Mugabe's removal due in 2 days as impeachment process begins

The main charge against Mugabe is allowing his wife to usurp government powers and that he is too old to do justice to...

21 Nov 2017 12:29 PM IST

University of Zimbabwes students take part in a demonstration on Monday in Harare to demand the withdrawal of Grace Mugabes doctorate and refused to sit their exams as pressure builds on Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe to resign.

Robert Mugabe's party plans to impeach him today

Decision after Mugabe misses his deadline to resign.

21 Nov 2017 1:01 AM IST

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe delivers his speech during a live broadcast at State House in Harare on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has drafted resignation letter, says...

Under the terms of the deal, Mugabe and his wife Grace would be granted full immunity, the report said.

20 Nov 2017 2:07 PM IST

The ruling ZANU-PF party sacked Robert Mugabe as its leader earlier on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Zimbabwe's Mugabe clings to office, defies resignation hopes in TV...

Many had expected Mugabe to announce his resignation after the army seized power and his once-loyal party told him to...

20 Nov 2017 10:40 AM IST

Emmerson Mnangagwa

Robert Mugabe ousted from ruling party

A resolution has been adopted to recall the president and elevate Mnangagwa as the party president, said a delegate.

20 Nov 2017 1:33 AM IST

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe pulled out of the Sri Sri event due to security and protocol issues. (Photo: AP)

Tables have turned: Mugabe fired, Emmerson Mnangagwa set to form govt

Without the military's intervention, first lady Grace Mugabe likely would have replaced him as vice president.

19 Nov 2017 6:58 PM IST

Catholic Marxist' to liberation hero to dictator: 93 years of Prez...

Mugabe's 93-year-long grip on power appears to be slipping with the streets filled with protesters calling for his...

19 Nov 2017 11:52 AM IST