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Liberians hopeful of first democratic handover since 1944

Liberians were waiting Wednesday to find out who will succeed Africa’s first elected female head of state, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, marking the country’s first democratic transfer of power in decades. Initial provisional results of the presidential run-off poll, pitting former international footballer
December 28, 2017

Constantino Chiwenga and Mohadi to be sworn in today

Ex Zimbabwe Defence Forces chief Constantino Chiwenga and Defence Minister Kembo Mohadi have been appointed Zimbabwe’s Vice-Presidents and will be sworn in today Chiwenga led the military takeover that forced former president Robert Mugabe to resign on 21 November paving the way
December 27, 2017

Chinese envoy to visit Zimbabwe

At the invitation of the government of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Assistant Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong will pay a visit to Zimbabwe from Nov. 29 to 30 as a special envoy of the Chinese government, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said Tuesday
November 28, 2017

BREAKING: Mugabe’s last move in pictures

President Robert Mugabe is meeting with Service Chiefs in an attempt to persuade them to change course. “Will he be able to persuade Chiwenga, PV Sibanda, Perence Shiri , Chihuri, Bonyongwe , Zimondi, to reverse course.” Mugabe’s last move.
November 19, 2017

WATCH: Zimbabwe military press conference in FULL

Zimbabwe armed forces commander Constantine Chiwenga called for an end to purges in President Robert Mugabe’s ruling party and said the security services would stop those “bent on hijacking the revolution.” Chiwenga, speaking alongside the commanders of the army and airforce, was
November 13, 2017

WATCH: Official video of Zimbabwe VP Mnangagwa’s sacking

Harare – Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe fired Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday, the government said, as the battle between Mnangagwa and Mugabe’s wife Grace to succeed the veteran leader intensified. “[President] Mugabe has exercised his powers to relieve honourable vice president ED Mnangagwa of
November 6, 2017