Could Former Vice President Mnangagwa Be Zimbabwe's Next Leader?
President Robert Mugabe, confined by the military to his private residence since Tuesday night, is expected to hand over power imminently to his former deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is believed to be planning a transitional government which will include the opposition, Financial Gazette's Dumisani Ndlela reports.
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Zimbabwe:
War Vets Hint At Govt of National Unity
New Zimbabwe, 16 November 2017
Zimbabwe could be heading into another unity government following the bloodless military coup which brought to an end President Robert Mugabe's 37-year rule. Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Mugabe to Negotiate Exit Deal?
News24Wire, 16 November 2017
A report on Thursday said that "a deal has been proposed that former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa should lead a transitional government that will be constituted of… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Foreign Affairs Minister Mzembi Flees
New Zimbabwe, 16 November 2017
Foreign affairs minister Walter Mzembi confirmed Wednesday that he was a fugitive as cabinet colleagues and G40 allies Jonathan Moyo and Saviour Kasukuwere were reportedly picked… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Kasukuwere, Moyo 'Fished Out' From Mugabe Mansion - Report
News24Wire, 16 November 2017
Two leaders of Zanu-PF's Generation 40 (G40) faction - Political Commissar Saviour Kasukuwere and Higher Education Minister Jonathan Moyo - have reportedly been arrested by the… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Could Ex-Vice President Mnangagwa Be Next President?
DW, 15 November 2017
Some observers have tipped former Vice President Mnangagwa to take power from Robert Mugabe. The two have fallen in and out over the years, with Mugabe firing his VP just weeks… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Former Colonial Power Britain Urges Peaceful Change
VOA, 10 November 2017
Zimbabwe’s former colonial power, Britain, has urged restraint following the apparent ouster of the country’s president, Robert Mugabe. Read more »
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