Protesters to hold mass anti-Mugabe rally in Zimbabwe today
Thousands are expected to take to the streets here on Saturday to demand the resignation of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe.
Nov 18, 2017, 11:44 AM IST
Mugabe meets generals, refuses to stand down
The talks in Harare on Thursday come after soldiers this week put Mugabe under house arrest.
Nov 17, 2017, 10:47 AM IST
Indians safe despite turmoil in Zimbabwe, says Ambassador
Zimbabwe`s military seized power early on Wednesday targeting "criminals" around President Robert Mugabe.
Nov 15, 2017, 16:20 PM 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
Robert Mugabe removed as WHO goodwill envoy after outrage
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been removed as a goodwill ambassador, the World Health Organization said on Sunday.
Oct 23, 2017, 00:39 AM IST
Zimbabwe seeks aid after floods kill over 240 in three months
At least 246 people have been killed by floods in Zimbabwe since December, state media reported Friday.
Mar 03, 2017, 17:06 PM IST
Robert Mugabe turns 93, vowing to rule on in Zimbabwe
Robert Mugabe has ruled out any prospect of retiring soon, saying that ZANU-PF officials believe there is no "acceptable" alternative.
Robert Mugabe's wife says he could run in election 'as a corpse'
The wife of Zimbabwe's 92-year-old President Robert Mugabe says he should run "as a corpse" in next year's election if he dies before the vote.
Feb 17, 2017, 20:38 PM IST
$2.5 mn set for Zimbabwe President's 93rd birthday bash
The ruling party of Zimbabwe is reportedly looking to spend some $2.5 million on President Robert Mugabe`s 93rd birthday celebration on February 21, a media report said on Wednesday.
Feb 08, 2017, 09:57 AM IST
No Arab Spring in Zimbabwe: Mugabe warns protesters
Zimbabwe`s President Robert Mugabe on Friday warned that the Arab Spring style of protests would fall flat in Zimbabwe after police fired teargas and beat up protesters staging the latest of a string of highly charged demonstrations.
Aug 27, 2016, 07:10 AM IST
Zimbabwe anti-riot police, water cannons arrive at pastor's court appearance
Dozens of Zimbabwean anti-riot police surrounded the court where preacher Evan Mawarire was due to face charges on Wednesday relating to his calls for "stay at home" protests against President Robert Mugabe.
Jul 13, 2016, 14:46 PM IST
Leader of recent Zimbabwe protests arrested: Lawyer
Zimbabwean pastor Evan Mawarire, one of the organisers of recent protests calling for a change of government, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with inciting public violence, his lawyer said.
Jul 12, 2016, 15:35 PM IST
After Pranab Mukherjee, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe pulls out of Sri Sri's event
In another blow to spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living (AoL) event, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has pulled out of the event after organisers acknowledged shortcomings in security arrangements.
Mar 10, 2016, 14:38 PM IST
Mugabe`s ex-deputy launches rival Zimbabwe party
Zimbabwean former vice president Joice Mujuru launched a new political party Tuesday in a direct challenge to President Robert Mugabe`s all-powerful ZANU-PF, as speculation increases over his succession.
Mar 01, 2016, 15:29 PM IST
Robert Mugabe`s lavish 92nd birthday party angers critics
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, the world`s oldest leader, hosts lavish celebrations to mark his 92nd birthday on Saturday at a time of severe drought and increasing friction over his succession.
Feb 27, 2016, 11:06 AM IST
Robert Mugabe`s ex-deputy Mujuru sets up rival Zimbabwe party
Zimbabwean former vice president Joice Mujuru announced Wednesday she was forming a new party to challenge President Robert Mugabe`s all-powerful ZANU-PF, in a move that could shake up the country`s politics.
Feb 17, 2016, 16:23 PM IST
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is alive: Govt
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is not dead, a state-run newspaper in Zimbabwe reported on Thursday, citing a government official.
Jan 15, 2016, 13:12 PM IST
China, Africa call for homegrown solutions to solving African crises
Fifty African countries and China have wrapped up a landmark summit vowing to push for homegrown solutions to solve Africa's peace and security woes.
Dec 06, 2015, 03:48 AM IST
Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe 'overjoyed' to host rare VIP Visitor in China's Xi Jinping
China's President Xi Jinping visited Zimbabwe on Tuesday on a rare trip by a world leader to a country shunned by Western powers over President Robert Mugabe's widely-criticised record on human rights.
Dec 02, 2015, 11:20 AM IST
