Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe attended the graduation ceremony of Zimbabwe Open University in Harare on Friday morning. This is Mugabe’s first public appearance since the military seized control of the country. Background: The military had taken control of the country, insisting that it was not a coup but an action towards people around Mugabe. Mugabe... Read More

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November 15, 2017

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The Thread: “Stay out of Zimbabwe’s politics, Zuma” | Africans say no to Jacob Zuma’s interference

Today, Zimbabwe’s military has had the country under lockdown- including its President Robert Mugabe, who has ruled for 37 years. South African neighbour President Zuma thought he could do the heroic thing by sending an envoy to meet with Mugabe and the Military so he could obtain ” a more clear picture of what is... Read More

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November 15, 2017

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The Thread: “If it looks like a coup, walks like a coup and quacks like a coup, then it’s a coup” | Twitter reacts to Zimbabwe’s military takeover

Following news reports showing military tanks rolling into Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, home to Robert Mugabe, the 93 year old President, they’ve been conflicting stories as to whether a coup has taken place or not. WATCH: BREAKING: Military tanks seen heading towards Zimbabwe’s capital Hararehttps://t.co/7LlPnjoJZS pic.twitter.com/eZUSOBFatm — BizAfricaDaily (@BizAfricaDaily) November 14, 2017 #Zimbabwe , #gracemugabe ,... Read More

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