Emmerson Mnangagwa is the president of Zimbabwe, taking over after Robert Mugabe's 37 years in power. Ben Said reports from Harare, as Mnangagwa promises to unite the country and repair the economy.
Zimbabwe's New Era: Mnangagwa promises a govt for all Zimbabweans
Emmerson Mnangagwa has been sworn in as President of Zimbabwe. He takes over from Robert Mugabe who resigned on Tuesday after 37 years in power. As Ben Said reports from Harare, Mnangagwa promised to unite the country and repair the economy.
Interview with economist John Robertson on the Zimbabwean economy after Mugabe
Robert Mugabe's 37-year-long presidency plunged Zimbabwe into the depths of economic despair. Economist John Robertson explains what Mugabe's successor must do to solve Zimbabwe's economy.
Zimbabwe's New Era: Mnangagwa presidency touted to boost economy
After 37 years of rule by Robert Mugabe, Zimbabweans will have a new President on Friday. Emmerson Mnangagwa will be sworn in before tens of thousands at the national stadium in Harare. TRT World's Ben Said is in the capital and takes a look at Mnangagwa, his brutal past and what he needs to do to repair Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe's New Era: Farmers want certainty under Mnangagwa govt
Robert Mugabe and his family may have been granted amnesty for past crimes, but many Zimbabweans will struggle to forgive his wife, Grace Mugabe. Nicknamed 'Gucci Grace' for her lavish spending, the former first lady owns a number of farms in the country. TRT World's Ben Said visited one of them and found people who say they've been harassed by Grace Mugabe for years.
Zimbabwe's New Era: Mugabe resigns before impeachment begins
People in Zimbabwe are waking up to a new era this morning - one without President Robert Mugabe. An entire generation has known no other leader during Mugabe's 37 years in office. Now there's apprehension, but also optimism for what lies ahead.
The former vice president, Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to arrive in Zimbabwe in the coming hours. The ruling ZANU PF party have said they want to swear him in as president as soon as possible. Caitlin McGee looks at how events unfolded.
Zimbabwe Political Crisis: Army says ousted Vice President to return
Zimbabwe's military says Emmerson Mnangagwa, the Vice President sacked by Robert Mugabe, is returning to the country. He's expected to hold talks with President Mugabe who will be the subject of an impeachment motion in parliament in the coming hours. Caitlin McGee reports.
Zimbabwe Political Crisis: Greg Mills discusses Leader Mugabe's case
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has summoned its MPs to discuss the future of its leader, President Robert Mugabe, after a deadline for his resignation came and went on Monday.
How wealthy are the 'poor' Mugabes?
The Mugabes say they're poor, but are they really? Here's what we do know about their assets. The Mugabes say they're poor, but are they really? Here's what we do know about their assets.
Zimbabwe Political Crisis: Lloyd Msipra discusses Leader Mugabe's case
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has summoned its MPs to discuss the future of its leader, President Robert Mugabe, after a deadline for his resignation came and went on Monday.
Zimbabwe Political Crisis: Mugabe fired by party but refuses to resign
His televised announcement was supposed to end almost a week of unprecedented political wrangling in Zimbabwe - and Robert Mugabe's 37 years in power. Instead, in his first public address since a military takeover, Mugabe refused to step down. And as Caitlin McGee reports, the 93-year-old president now faces impeachment.
Zimbabwe Political Crisis: Ayesha Kajee talks to TRT World
Ayesha Kajee is a human rights activist and independent political analyst with a special focus on African governance and development. She tracks elections and democratic consolidation in the region. She was on observer in the 2008 Zimbabwean election.
Zimbabwe Coup: Mugabe fired by party but does not resign
President Robert Mugabe has refused to bow down to pressure to resign. The military, his own party, and protesters around the country are calling on him to step down. In his speech to the nation, Mugabe acknowledged there were several 'understandable' issues, but called for a return to normality. The ruling ZANU PF party earlier fired him as leader and says it will bring impeachment proceedings. Arabella Munro reports.
Zimbabwe Political Crisis: Wilf Mbanga talks to TRT World
Wilf Mbanga is editor of the The Zimbabwean. He joined us live from Johannesburg for this interview about Mugabe's defiance.
Zimbabwe Political Crisis : Professor Dirk Kotze talks to TRT World
Professor Dirk Kotze is a Political Scientist at the University of South Africa. He joined us from Pretoria, South Africa.
Zimbabwe Power Play: Interview with Gervais Lagoke Gnaka
Gervais Lagoke Gnaka is a political analyst specializing in Africa and a Professor of African History at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.
Zimbabwe Political Crisis: Ayesha Kajee talks to TRT World
Ayesha Kajee is a human rights activist and independent political analyst with a special focus on African governance and development. She tracks elections and democratic consolidation in the region. She was on observer in the 2008 Zimbabwean election
Zimbabwe Power Play: Thousands celebrate military takeover
Celebration in the streets of Zimbabwe, as thousands of people welcome the military takeover, and call for President Robert Mugabe to step down. Army chiefs are set to meet Mugabe on Sunday. All of it, part of a bid to end the crisis there. Mark Gay reports.
Zimbabwe Power Play : Alex Magaisa talks to TRT World
Alex Magaisa is a lecturer in law at the University of Kent and a former adviser to Zimbabwe's ex-Prime Minister and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai.
Zimbabwe Power Play: Pressure mounting on Mugabe to step down
Pressure is mounting on Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe to step down, and it comes days after a military takeover. All 10 provincial branches of Zimbabwe ruling party are now calling for him to be removed. Thousands are expected to take to the streets on Saturday in support of the military, and to demand that Mugabe give up power. Philip Owira reports
Zimbabwe Power Play: Interview with Tara O'Connor , CEO, Africa Risk Consulting
interview with Tara O'Connor , CEO, Africa Risk Consulting a consulting company supporting investment across the continent.
Zimbabwe Coup: Ruling party ZANU PF threatens to fire Mugabe
After 37 years in power, Robert Mugabe's future as President of Zimbabwe hangs in the balance. The military chief has held talks with 93-year-old Mugabe to pressure him to stand down. The army says it will make an announcement on the outcome as soon as possible. The man who's expected to take Mugabe's place as leader, ousted deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa, has flown back into the country. Caitlin McGee reports
Zimbabwe Coup: Residents have mixed feelings about the future
The military's take over Zimbabwean state institutions appears to have signaled an end to Robert Mugabe's 37-year rule. In the capital, residents have mixed feelings about what the future holds. Philip Owira reports
Zimbabwe Coup: President Mugabe meets military leaders
In Zimbabwe, state media have released pictures of Robert Mugabe meeting the General who led the army takeover on Wednesday. There are unconfirmed reports that Mugabe is resisting attempts to force him to leave the country that he's governed for nearly forty years. Mark Gay has more.
Zimbabwe Power Play: Patrick Smith talks to TRT World
Patrick Smith is the editor of Africa Confidential .Founded in 1960, Africa Confidential has a longstanding reputation for original reporting and analysis of key political and security developments across the African continent that goes well beyond what is to be found in ‘open source’ material.
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