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

Africa's strongmen: A vanishing tribe

Now green shoots of democratic impulses in Africa are emerging in Ghana, Ethiopia, Liberia and Egypt.

26 Nov 2017 10:42 PM GMT

$Emmerson Mnangagwa known as \The Crocodile\ wore a dark suit, red tie and matching handkerchief, and a row of medals on his chest for the ceremony. (Photo: AFP)$ World

Historic moment for Zimbabwe: Emmerson Mnangagwa becomes President

Mnangagwa, until recently one of Mugabe's closest allies, took the oath of office at the national sports stadium.

24 Nov 2017 10:21 AM GMT

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

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Zimbabwe: Mugabe granted immunity, safety as he makes way for new rule

Robert Mugabe told negotiators he wanted to die in Zimbabwe and had no plans to live in exile.

24 Nov 2017 5:41 AM GMT

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)

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How Mugabe's impeachment session became Zimbabwe's reassertion of free...

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

22 Nov 2017 12:37 PM GMT

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

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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 5:04 AM GMT

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

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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...

21 Nov 2017 6:59 AM GMT

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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 1:33 PM GMT

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

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

19 Nov 2017 6:29 AM GMT

Mugabe has been in power since white minority rule ended in Zimbabwe in 1980 after years of war. (Photo: AP)

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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 2:04 PM GMT

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

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First lady Gucci Grace,' her aggressive ambitions and Zimbabwe...

Grace's attempt to neutralise Mnangagwa ended very differently - leaving her and her husband languishing under house...

17 Nov 2017 10:17 AM GMT

Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe (Photo: AP)

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

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

17 Nov 2017 8:29 AM GMT

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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 8:33 AM GMT