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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)

How Mugabe’s impeachment session became Zimbabwe’s reassertion of free speech

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

22 Nov 2017 6:07 PM

The 93-year-old Mugabe had clung on for a week after an army takeover, with ZANU-PF urging him to go. (Photo: AP)

End of an era: Robert Mugabe steps down as Zimbabwe President

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

22 Nov 2017 10:34 AM

While Queen Elizabeth becomes the oldest head of state, Beji Caid Essebi, the President of Tunisia, at 90 is the second-oldest head of state. (Photo: AP)

UK Queen world’s oldest head of state after Mugabe steps down

Queen Elizabeth, at 91, is already Britain’s longest reigning monarch, a record she took from her great-great-grandmum Queen Victoria.

22 Nov 2017 10:25 AM

Zimbabweans were stunned by Mugabe's defiance during a national address on Sunday night in which the increasingly isolated president, put under military house arrest last week, had been expected to step down.(Photo: File/ AP)

Impeachment proceedings begin against Mugabe, removal in 2 days

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

21 Nov 2017 12:29 PM

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe delivers his speech during a live broadcast at State House in Harare. Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has baffled the country by ending his address on national television without announcing his resignation. (Photo: AP)

Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe passes deadline to resign; now impeachment

Oppn activists and influential liberation war veterans association announced more demonstrations to pressure Mugabe to step down.

20 Nov 2017 5:49 PM

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: report

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

20 Nov 2017 2:10 PM

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

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe defies expectations of immediate resignation

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

20 Nov 2017 10:43 AM

Robert Mugabe’s exit imminent as party expels him, issues 24-hr deadline

Robert Mugabe was replaced by former vice-prez Emmerson Mnangagwa, who had been Grace Mugabe’s chief rival.

20 Nov 2017 6:24 AM

An African Spring after the ‘coup’ in Zimbabwe?

The question on everyone’s mind is whether the events in Zimbabwe are like the equivalent of an “Arab Spring” in Africa.

20 Nov 2017 12:13 AM

Mugabe finds himself increasingly isolated under house arrest in his lavish Blue Roof mansion, deserted by most of his allies, with others arrested. (Photo: AP)

Robert Mugabe fired, Emmerson Mnangagwa expected to lead new govt

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

19 Nov 2017 7:03 PM

'If people say you are dictator... you know they are saying this merely to tarnish and demean your status, then you don't pay much attention,' he said in a 2013 documentary. (Photo: File)

Violence, repression, rigging elections: Why Zimbabwe wants Mugabe removed

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

19 Nov 2017 11:59 AM

Mr Mugabe, 93, who calls himself the grand old man of African politics, looks to be running out of options. (Photo: AP)

Zimbabwe’s ruling party wants President Mugabe to step down

‘If he becomes stubborn, we will arrange for him to be fired on Sunday,’ a source said.

18 Nov 2017 7:34 PM

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe (centre) arrives to preside over a student graduation ceremony at Zimbabwe Open University on the outskirts of Harare. (Photo: AP)

Defiant Mugabe makes first public appearance since military takeover

Dressed in a blue academic gown and tasselled hat, Mugabe makes first public appearance since military takeover.

18 Nov 2017 2:05 AM

Grace’s political plans were backed by the so-called G40, a group of young supporters that has earned a reputation for aggression. (Photo: AFP)

First lady ‘Gucci Grace,’ her aggressive ambitions and Zimbabwe President’s fall

Grace’s attempt to neutralise Mnangagwa ended very differently - leaving her and her husband languishing under house arrest in Harare.

17 Nov 2017 3:47 PM

Mugabe’s advanced age, poor health and listless public performances have fuelled a bitter succession battle between his wife Grace and former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa. (Photo: AP)

Zimbabwe Prez Mugabe refuses to stand down in a bid to buy time for his exit

Zimbabwe was left stunned by this week’s military intervention.

17 Nov 2017 1:59 PM

Robert Mugabe resists Army pressure to quit as President

Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai called for Mr Mugabe’s departure “in the interest of the people”.

17 Nov 2017 1:22 AM

Zimbabwe needs democracy

Mugabe grew to like his office so much that he became one of the world’s biggest tyrants in so-called democracies.

17 Nov 2017 12:27 AM

Harare's residents have largely ignored the military presence on the streets and continued commuting, socialising and working much as normal, while analysts speculated that Mugabe and the army could be negotiating a transition. (Photo: AP)

The first lady’s ambitions, military’s scorn: Zimbabwe without Mugabe

Nothing has been heard from Mugabe or his wife Grace directly since the start of the army operation.

16 Nov 2017 2:03 PM

Young women walk past an armoured personnel carrier at an intersection as Zimbabwean soldiers regulate traffic in Harare. (Photo: AFP)

Robert Mugabe under house arrest, Zimbabwe Army takes over

Zimbabwe’s economic decline over the past two decades has been a drag on the southern African region.

16 Nov 2017 5:32 AM

Tanks roll towards Harare as Army, Mugabe head for clash

A witness saw two other tanks parked beside the main road from Harare to Chinhoyi, about 20 km from the city.

15 Nov 2017 1:50 AM

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