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Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe (Photo: AP)

Robert Mugabe gets immunity from prosecution in Zimbabwe

Emmerson Mnangagwa, the former vice president sacked by Mugabe earlier this month, is set to be sworn in as president on...

24 Nov 2017 4:28 AM IST

People gather outside Harares airport to welcome former Zimbabwean vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa. (Photo: AFP)

Zimbabwe's new President to be sworn-in on Friday

Mugabe was last seen in public on Friday and gave a televised address on Sunday.

23 Nov 2017 6:05 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)

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 6:07 PM IST

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 IST

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

Suicide bomb attack in Nigeria mosque kills 50

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

21 Nov 2017 4:22 PM IST

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

21 Nov 2017 12:29 PM 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:...

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 IST

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...

20 Nov 2017 10:43 AM IST

Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe (Photo: AP)

Robert Mugabe's exit imminent as party expels him, issues 24-hr...

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

20 Nov 2017 6:24 AM IST

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

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 11:59 AM IST

Mugabe has been in power since white minority rule ended in Zimbabwe in 1980 after years of war. (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 IST