President Robert Mugabe

Robert Mugabe, wife granted immunity from prosecution

Robert Mugabe resigned on Tuesday in a historic moment that ended his 37 years of rule. 

Nov 23, 2017, 19:14 PM IST

African leaders wanted Mugabe, an 'embarrassment', to go: Zimbabwe intelligence

African leaders were embarrassed by Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and already encouraging him to step down before the army began moves last week to oust him, according to a secret Zimbabwean intelligence cable seen by Reuters.

Nov 22, 2017, 10:22 AM IST

US tells citizens in Zimbabwe to 'shelter' amid uncertainty

The US embassy in Zimbabwe today warned its citizens in the country to "shelter in place" due to "ongoing political uncertainty" as the crisis threatening President Robert Mugabe's government deepened.

Nov 15, 2017, 07:40 AM IST

Soldiers seize Zimbabwe state broadcaster, anti-Mugabe coup talk intensifies

Soldiers deployed across the Zimbabwe capital Harare and seized the state broadcaster on Wednesday after 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe`s ruling ZANU-PF party accused the head of the military of treason, prompting frenzied speculation of a coup.

Nov 15, 2017, 07:17 AM IST

Tear gas as Zimbabwe police beat anti-Mugabe marchers

Riots erupted in Zimbabwe`s capital Harare Friday after police fired tear gas and beat protesters who responded by throwing stones in the latest of a string of highly charged demonstrations. 

Aug 27, 2016, 02:34 AM IST