President Robert Mugabe was dismissed as leader of Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party on Sunday in a move to force a peaceful end.
Mugabe remains in office but now faces overwhelming opposition from the generals, much of the Zimbabwean public and from his own party.
From arrests of cabinet ministers to talks of a ‘transitional government’ led by Mnangagwa, the situation in Zimbabwe has been notably peaceful.
People were elated and celebrated "the dawn of a new Zimbabwe", waving flags as crowds started arriving in cars, busses and on the back of trucks.
‘At times like this, the city’s charm wears thin. Durban might as well be in Mongolia. Or Zimbabwe’
The storm that erupted in Zimbabwe had been brewing for some time, blowing open tensions in the security forces
Mugabe’s downfall was caused by the ambitions of his combative wife, whose emergence as his likely successor proved a step too far for Zimbabwe.
The country’s reaction to Zimbabwe’s coup suggests its leaders had prior knowledge of events
Readers write in about the Inkatha Freedom Party leader’s reputation, tackling racism and the possibility of a new start for Zimbabwe
An emergency rescue package would stabilise the nation, analysts say
“This isn’t a revolution. This is an elite challenging of power from within the same movement and the same history.”
These countries share many similarities, including falls from grace and redemption, but it’s clear that military takeovers don’t salvage democracy
There has never been an independent Zimbabwe without Robert Mugabe in charge, and most of the population has never known another leader.
Emmerson Mnangagwa appears well-placed to return to a leading role in Zimbabwe following the army’s takeover
Time needs to pause for one to fully digest the news that Mugabe has been detained by one of the men who has supported his near 40-year dictatorship
“The National Democratic Project” is in full swing but what does it mean?
Military vehicles took to the streets of the Zimbabwean capital and prolonged gunfire was heard near the presidential residence early Wednesday.
Zimbabwe’s army chief has called for an end to infighting within ZANU-PF following last week’s dismissal of the country’s vice president
An alleged R1-million monthly salary from an ANC-supporter was not a part of President Zuma’s declared goods said DA leader Mmusi Maimane
Zimbabwe’s former home affairs minister has reportedly said that a military coup "cannot be ruled out" after the sacking of former VP Mnangagwa.
It’s advantage Grace as Bob moves to slay the Crocodile, but she hasn’t won the race yet
Mugabe’s removal of Mnangagwa makes it more likely that First Lady Grace Mugabe will follow in her husband’s footsteps as leader of Zimbabwe.
Zanu-PF’s Alice in Wonderland financial system is evoking déjà vu. We know how it ends, don’t we?
Years of political instability and economic mismanagement under the rule of ZANU-PF have left Zimbabwe’s financial system in chaos
Following global outrage, where Mugabe’s ambassadorial position was revoked, the Zimbabwean government reacted by calling the WHO the ‘biggest loser’
Zimbabwe’s ruling party is cracking down on critics of the 93-year old president as ZANU-PF endorses him as the candidate for the 2018 election
Emmerson Mnangagwa, who also doubled as minister of justice, was replaced by ruling ZANU-PF party loyalist Happyton Bonyongwe.
According to reports, President Mugabe told a Zanu-PF youth gathering that he was likely going to reshuffle his Cabinet this week
African democracies are embracing electronic voting far more confidently than the West.
Accusations abound in Mugabe’s cabinet where power may have been undermined to stir tribal division.
During his opening remarks of the annual Bi-National Commission held in Pretoria on Tuesday, Mugabe said the ANC should not be torn.
Grace Mugabe’s eldest son, Russell Goreraza, has recently purchased two luxury Rolls-Royce limousines — worth a neat R70-million together