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Zimbabwe journalists suffer as regime tightens grip
As Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa tightens his stance on dissent, journalists have also suffered repercussions
Zimbabwe's leader begs for patience to fix ailing economy
Zimbabwe's economy has been badly suffering for two decades, but the last 12 months are the worst decline in 10 years
Mugabe's family agree to burial at 'heroes' monument
Robert Mugabe's nephew says the traditional chiefs in Mugabe's homestead have made the decision
Zimbabwe pledges to probe abuse, rape claims against security forces
The country's justice minister says complaints should be lodged with the police and also assures that they would be treated with 'impartiality and sensitivity,' but many Zimbabweans fear retribution and find reporting such cases daunting
President vows to probe Zimbabwe forces over crackdown
'Violence or misconduct by our security forces is unacceptable and a betrayal of the new Zimbabwe,' Mnangagwa says on Twitter
Zimbabwe crackdown 'taste of things to come' – presidential spokesman
The crackdown has underlined fears of a return to the violent repression of Robert Mugabe, who was ousted from power by the military 14 months ago
Zimbabwe police erect road blocks to hunt protesters
The police says the road blocks are aimed to catch suspected looters and recover property stolen during the protests
Zimbabwe president cuts short holiday over doctors' strike
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa will play an oversight role in the negotiations between the government and the doctors on strike
Ailing Mugabe now unable to walk, says Zimbabwe president
'He now is unable to walk but whatever he asks for we will provide,' says President Emmerson Mnangagwa
Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as president of Zimbabwe
(UPDATED) Mnangagwa wins the election with 50.8% of the vote, just enough to meet the 50% threshold needed to avoid a run-off against the main opposition led by Nelson Chamisa
Zimbabwe opposition leader insists he won elections
'As far as we are concerned, we have a view that is contrary to the view of the Constitutional Court,' Nelson Chamisa says
Zimbabwe opposition in court over post-vote violence
Newly-elected President Emmerson Mnangagwa accused the opposition of instigating Wednesday's protests over alleged vote fraud where troops opened fire on demonstrators, killing 6
Zimbabwe opposition rejects 'fake' Mnangagwa victory
(UPDATED) Movement for Democratic Change party opposition leader Nelson Chamisa says the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission denied access to voting results before announcing President Emmerson Mnangagwa's victory
Mnangagwa wins Zimbabwe's 1st post-Mugabe election
Moments before the official announcement, MDC spokesman Morgan Komichi denounces the vote count as 'fake' as he took to the stage at the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission results center before being removed by police
Zimbabwe warns of crackdown after opposition vote protests
Police confirm the death toll of 3, and President Emmerson Mnangagwa issues a statement blaming the opposition for the unrest and fatalities
Fraud risk looms over Zimbabwe's post-Mugabe election
President Emmerson Mnangagwa faces opposition leader Nelson Chamisa of the MDC (Movement for Democratic Change) party in a landmark vote for the southern African nation
Blast rocks Zimbabwe president's rally, VP injured
(3rd UPDATE) President Emmerson Mnangagwa is evacuated successfully, says his spokesman
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Zimbabwe elections in '4 to 5' months – president
It points to an earlier date than expected following the ousting of long-time ruler Robert Mugabe
Zimbabwe's new president urges public unity as cabinet sworn in
Mnangagwa: 'I have sworn in a new cabinet just to finish the term of the former president, which is a period of 6 to 7 months'
Zimbabwe's president names top military officers in new cabinet
War veteran leaders who spearheaded mass protests to force Robert Mugabe out of office are also awarded positions in the cabinet
Zimbabwe's new president dissolves Mugabe cabinet
Emmerson Mnangagwa 'is in the process of putting together a new team of cabinet ministers,' Misheck Sibanda, the chief secretary to the president and cabinet says
China hails new Zimbabwe leader, denies role in transition
Calling the visit of Zimbabwe army chief General Constantine Chiwenga a pre-arranged and 'normal interaction,' foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang denies any involvement in Zimbabwean politics
Zimbabwe court says military takeover was legal
However, some experts raise concerns about judicial independence, following the High Court's decision on the takeover that led to Robert Mugabe's ouster
Zimbabwe war veterans at heart of Mugabe's downfall
Just before the president stepped down, war veterans' leader Christopher Mutsvangwa called further street protests, telling Mugabe "Smell the coffee. Your time is up."
Zimbabwe's next leader prepares to take power
A former key Robert Mugabe ally, Emmerson Mnangagwa had fled the country after his dismissal, saying he would not return without guarantees for his safety
Joy unleashed on streets of Harare as Mugabe resigns
Across the capital city, men danced, women sang and many were in tears, brandishing national flags
Mugabe resigns, ending 37-year reign over Zimbabwe
(UPDATED) On the streets, the news sparks wild celebrations, with car horns being honked and people erupting into ecstatic cheers and frenzied dancing.
Ousted Zimbabwe deputy president asks Mugabe to resign
Emmerson Mnangagwa says he has rejected an invitation by Mugabe to return home to discuss the current political situation
Army appeals for calm as Mugabe faces impeachment test
Lawmakers from his ruling ZANU-PF party say that they will take the first steps to force Mugabe from office after he ignored their ultimatum to resign
Mugabe ousted as ruling party chief as end nears
(3rd UPDATE) The ZANU-PF party also says it will impeach Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe if he does not resign by Monday, November 20
Zimbabweans celebrate as Mugabe era fades
(UPDATED) Barely clinging on to power now, Robert Mugabe has ruled Zimbabwe with an iron fist since 1980
Mugabe makes first public appearance since army takeover
(UPDATED) The AFP reports that in a display of defiance, Zimbabwe's 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe arrived at graduation ceremony in Harare dressed in a blue academic gown and tasselled hat
Ousted VP returns to Zimbabwe as Mugabe clings on
(UPDATED) An unnamed aide adds Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is a potential successor to President Robert Mugabe, had returned on Thursday, November 16, after nearly a week abroad
Mugabe's vice president, ministers fired in Zimbabwe purge
The move caps a long campaign by Mugabe and his closest lieutenants to isolate the 59 year old Vice President Joice Mujuru and her supporters
Zimbabwe ruling party puts Mugabe's wife on path to power
On the final day of the ZANU PF party congress delegates elected 49 year old Grace Mugabe as the new women s league boss and a member of the party s central committee
Mugabe's wife joins fray over Zimbabwe succession
The surprise nomination of President Robert Mugabe s wife to head the ruling party s powerful women s wing has injected new intrigue into the fight to succeed the 90 year old strongman
