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AU welcomes Mugabe’s resignation
The African Union (AU) on Wednesday welcomed the resignation of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.
Cabinet ministers desert Mugabe
Sources say only five Zimbabwe cabinet ministers and the attorney-general turned up for a meeting called by President Robert Mugabe…
Finally, Mugabe agrees to resign
Beleaguered Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has agreed to the terms of his resignation and a letter has been drafted, an…
See the unprecedented crowd who wants Mugabe out
Officials of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's own ZANU-PF party said Saturday that they would meet Sunday to discuss dismissing the…
Mugabe, wife ready to die rather than step down – Nephew
A nephew of President Robert Mugabe has disclosed from a secret location in South Africa that the ousted Zimbabwean leader…
Mugabe surrenders, agrees to go on exile in South Africa
After a long negotiation, ousted President Robert Mugabe last night agreed to step down.
U.S. advocates ‘new era’ in Zimbabwe
The U.S. is seeking “a new era” for Zimbabwe, the State Department’s top official for Africa said, implicitly calling on…
Zimbabwean army statement overthrowing President Robert Mugabe
Fellow Zimbabweans. Following the address we made on 13 November 2017, which we believe our main broadcaster Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation…
Mugabe in trouble as Zimbabwean army chief threatens to take over
Zimbabwe's army chief has warned those responsible for "purging" the country's ruling Zanu-PF party to stop, or the military will…
Mugabe likens rivals to Judas
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Thursday accused unnamed officials of his own party of trying to push him into retirement…
Grace Mugabe: South African rights group denounces immunity plans
South African rights group, Afriforum, on Friday denounced as a “disgrace” reported plans by Pretoria to grant Zimbabwean first lady…
Pastor calls for protest against Mugabe
Evan Mawarire, the founder of Zimbabwe’s ThisFlag social media movement, has on Friday in Pretoria called for a major protest…
Robert Mugabe, 92, hints at retirement
Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, one of the longest serving heads of state, has hinted about his possible retirement but declined…
Mugabe becomes grandpa at 92
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe, the world’s oldest head of state at 92, has become a first-time grandfather as he confirmed…
Mugabe returns to Harare after death rumours
President Robert Mugabe returned to Harare late on Friday after a month-long holiday in the Far East, just over a…
China rolls out new economic supports for Africa
President Xi Jinping of China on Friday announced 10 new economic measures to assist the development of Africa in the…
Mugabe appoints Mnangagwa as new Zimbabwe VP
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Wednesday named hardliner Emmerson Mnangagwa as his vice president, putting the former justice minister in…
Zimbabwe politicians warned against attacking Mugabe’s wife
President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU-PF party on Thursday warned party members against bad-mouthing the veteran leader’s wife, following her shock entry…
Mugabe opens southern Africa summit with call for growth
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Sunday opened a summit of southern African leaders by calling for countries to drive growth…
Corruption: Nigeria protests Mugabe’s attack
Nigeria’s Federal Government on Thursday summoned the Zimbabwean Head of Chancery over remarks credited to President Robert Mugabe, which depicted…
Birthday boy, Mugabe returns to Zimbabwe after cataract surgery
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe returned home Saturday morning from Singapore where he had gone for routine medical check ups, state…
EU eases sanctions for Zimbabwe, but not for Mugabe
The European Union on Monday lifted a visa ban and assets freeze against members of Zimbabwe’s ruling elite with the…
Mugabe attributes long life to ‘God’s Will’
Africa’s oldest leader and Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe, whose state of health has sparked speculation in recent years, on Tuesday…
Zimbabwe’s envoy to Australia seeks asylum
(Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s ambassador to Australia has asked for political asylum just days before her term ends saying she fears…
Nigerian Leader Urges Zimbabwe Rethink Ban On Foreigners
The leader of the Nigerian Community in Zimbabwe has urged Zimbabwean authorities to reconsider the proposed ban on foreigners from…
Mugabe now open for insults…at least for now
Zimbabwe’s veteran leader, Robert Mugabe is now open for insults from citizens, at least for now. The nation’s highest court…
Mugabe to US, UK: ‘Shame, Shame, Shame!’
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe on Thursday berated the U.S. and former colonial power Britain and its allies for trying to…
Between Mandela And Mugabe
By Tayo Ogunbiyi South African legend and Nobel peace laureate, Nelson Mandela turned 95 last month and as expected, the…
Africa’s gerontocrats slammed for shutting out young blood
Sudanese-born billionaire Mo Ibrahim and sponsor of world’ biggest prize for leadership, on Saturday castigated Africa’s gerontocrats, the crop of…
2 Americans charged with lobbying for Mugabe
Two Americans face criminal charges for illegally lobbying on behalf of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe with the aim of helping…