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Robert Mugabe Dies in Singapore at the Age of 95

Zimbabwe’s ousted President Robert Mugabe has died in Singapore at the age of 95. The Zimbabwean independence icon turned authoritarian…

5 years ago

Zimbabwe Elections 2018: Emmerson Mnangagwa Wins Presidency with 50.8% of Votes

Zimbabwe’s incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa has won the country's presidential election, according to the electoral commission. With all 10 provinces…

6 years ago

Zimbabwe: Former PM and Opposition Leader Morgan Tsvangirai Dies Aged 65

Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has died in South Africa, his MDC (Movement for Democratic Change) party has announced. Morgan…

7 years ago

Emmerson Mnangagwa Inaugurated as Zimbabwe’s President

Emmerson Mnangagwa has been inaugurated as Zimbabwe's new president in a ceremony at a packed stadium in the capital, Harare.…

7 years ago

Robert Mugabe Resigns as Zimbabwe’s President Ending 37 Years of Ruling

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has announced his resignation ending his 37 years of rule. The announcement sparked jubilant celebrations in…

7 years ago

Zimbabwe Coup: President Robert Mugabe Vows to Stay in Power for Several Weeks

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has refused to resign and vowed to stay in power for several weeks, despite mounting calls…

7 years ago

Zimbabwe Coup: Robert Mugabe Placed Under House Arrest in Harrare

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has been placed under house arrest in the capital Harare, South African President Jacob Zuma says.…

7 years ago

Zimbabwe Coup: President Robert Mugabe Detained as Army Takes Control of Country

Zimbabwe’s army has seized control in the African country but has said President Robert Mugabe, in power since 1980, is…

7 years ago

Zimbabwe: Thousands Join Anti-Mugabe Protest in Harare

More than 2,000 of Zimbabweans have joined a protest against President Robert Mugabe in Harare. Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai…

9 years ago

Robert Mugabe’s Deputy Submits Correct Speech to Zimbabwe Parliament

Zimbabwe's Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa has submitted to parliament a speech that President Robert Mugabe was supposed to deliver a day…

9 years ago

Robert Mugabe Delivers Wrong Speech at Zimbabwe Parliament Opening

President Robert Mugabe has read out the wrong speech at the opening of Zimbabwe’s parliament. The 91-year-old president gave the…

9 years ago

Cecil the Lion: Robert Mugabe Blames Foreign Vandals for Lion’s Death

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has blamed foreign “vandals” for the killing of the country’s most famous lion, Cecil. The president…

9 years ago

Zimbabwe: Joyce Mujuru expelled from Robert Mugabe’s ruling party

Zimbabwe’s ex-VP Joyce Mujuru has been expelled from President Robert Mugabe’s ruling party, Zanu-PF. Zanu-PF said Joyce Mujuru had plotted…

10 years ago

Robert Mugabe sacks Zimbabwe’s VP Joice Mujuru over murder plot

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has dismissed his vice-president, Joice Mujuru, after accusing her of plotting to kill him. Robert Mugabe…

10 years ago

Robert Mugabe accuses VP Joice Mujuru of plotting to assassinate him

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has spoken of his anger that his embattled VP Joice Mujuru allegedly plotted to assassinate him…

10 years ago

Zimbabwe: Morgan Tsvangirai kicked out of his MDC party

Zimbabwe's opposition party - Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) - says it is suspending its leader Morgan Tsvangirai, amid deepening…

11 years ago

Robert Mugabe celebrates 90th birthday at Harare stadium

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has celebrated his 90th birthday with a huge party at a Harare stadium. Thousands of Zimbabweans…

11 years ago

Robert Mugabe insult law declared unconstitutional by Zimbabwe’s highest court

Zimbabwe's Constitutional Court has declared unconstitutional a law which makes it a crime to insult the president. Prosecutors should not…

11 years ago

Robert Mugabe sworn in for seventh term as Zimbabwe’s president

Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe has been sworn in for a seventh term in office as the country's president. Thursday has been…

11 years ago

SADC leaders call for EU and US to lift Zimbabwe sanctions after endorsing Robert Mugabe’s win

Southern African Development Community leaders have called for the European Union and US to lift all sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe…

11 years ago

Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe attacks MDC rivals in his Heroes’ Day speech

Zimbabwe’s presidential election winner Robert Mugabe has launched a stinging attack on his opposition rivals in his first public speech…

11 years ago

Zimbabwe election: MDC files legal challenge to Robert Mugabe’s victory

Morgan Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) in Zimbabwe has filed a legal challenge to Robert Mugabe's victory in last…

11 years ago

Zimbabwe election: 305,000 voters turned away

Nearly 305,000 Zimbabwean voters were turned away during last week's elections, which the opposition has said were rigged. These are…

11 years ago

US and UK concern over Zimbabwe vote

The US and UK have expressed concerns after Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe won a seventh term in office amid claims…

11 years ago

Zimbabwe election result: Robert Mugabe re-elected amid fraud claims

Robert Mugabe has won a seventh term in office as Zimbabwe’s president, officials say, amid claims of electoral fraud. Robert…

11 years ago