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ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe: What's happening?
16 NOVEMBER 2017
Still no statement from Mugabe as situation remains tense after military takeover.

Zimbabweans are waking on Thursday up to uncertainty after hearing that the country was likely to have a transitional government in the wake of a military takeover.

South African state media reported that "it has reliably learnt that Zimbabwe is likely to have a transitional government".
This came after soldiers on Wednesday took control of the headquarters of the state broadcaster ZBC and blocked access to government offices, but the army says this is not a military takeover.
President Robert Mugabe, who leads the ruling Zanu-PF party, is safe, an army spokesman said.
But as yet, there is no official word from the government or the Mugabe family as to their whereabouts.
South African President Jacob Zuma said he talked to his close ally Mugabe, who told him he is safe but confined to his home.
The unfolding crisis comes amid an apparent bid to expand the Mugabe dynasty.
First Lady Grace Mugabe is said to be eyeing the vice presidency after President Mugabe sacked Emmerson Mnangagwa, an ally of the army, on November 8.
Opinion: Mugabe - Between the wife and the loyal lieutenant
In Harare, hope and uncertainty after army takeover
Who are the key players in the Zimbabwe crisis?
How are people in Zimbabwe and the world reacting?
Profile: Who is Robert Mugabe?
Read the military's statement in full
Robert Mugabe's most famous quotes
Thursday, November 16: The Latest
Mugabe meets South African delegation at state house
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, two cabinet ministers and the head of the military met South African envoys on Thursday in his office, the state Herald newspaper said.
Photos on the newspaper's website showed Mugabe, General Constantino Chiwenga; Sydney Sekeramayi, Zimbabwe defence minister; and Kembo Mohadi, Zimbabwe state security minister, speaking to South African officials alongside Catholic priest Fidelis Mukonori.
The South African officials in the photos included Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, the defence minister, and Bongani Bongo, the state security minister.
Zimbabwe opposition leader says Mugabe must resign
Morgan Tsvangirai said President Robert Mugabe must resign in the interest of the people of the country.
The opposition leader said that a post-election framework is needed to guarantee stability and that the southern African regional bloc and the African Union should be "underwriters" of it.
Tsvangirai said he has not been approached to be part of any transitional mechanism but "if we are approached to negotiate such a process, we will participate".
Tsvangirai shared power with Mugabe between 2009 and 2013 before losing disputed elections. He has been receiving treatment for cancer.
South Africa's Zuma: Zimbabwe situation will become clear shortly
President Jacob Zuma told parliament on Thursday that Zimbabwe's situation "very shortly will be becoming clear".
Zuma has been in contact with Mugabe and on Wednesday said he hoped the mil... Read more
ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe: What's happening?
16 NOVEMBER 2017
Still no statement from Mugabe as situation remains tense after military takeover.

Zimbabweans are waking on Thursday up to uncertainty after hearing that the country was likely to have a transitional government in the wake of a military takeover.

South African state media reported that "it has reliably learnt that Zimbabwe is likely to have a transitional government".
This came after soldiers on Wednesday took control of the headquarters of the state broadcaster ZBC and blocked access to government offices, but the army says this is not a military takeover.
President Robert Mugabe, who leads the ruling Zanu-PF party, is safe, an army spokesman said.
But as yet, there is no official word from the government or the Mugabe family as to their whereabouts.
South African President Jacob Zuma said he talked to his close ally Mugabe, who told him he is safe but confined to his home.
The unfolding crisis comes amid an apparent bid to expand the Mugabe dynasty.
First Lady Grace Mugabe is said to be eyeing the vice presidency after President Mugabe sacked Emmerson Mnangagwa, an ally of the army, on November 8.
Opinion: Mugabe - Between the wife and the loyal lieutenant
In Harare, hope and uncertainty after army takeover
Who are the key players in the Zimbabwe crisis?
How are people in Zimbabwe and the world reacting?
Profile: Who is Robert Mugabe?
Read the military's statement in full
Robert Mugabe's most famous quotes
Thursday, November 16: The Latest
Mugabe meets South African delegation at state house
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, two cabinet ministers and the head of the military met South African envoys on Thursday in his office, the state Herald newspaper said.
Photos on the newspaper's website showed Mugabe, General Constantino Chiwenga; Sydney Sekeramayi, Zimbabwe defence minister; and Kembo Mohadi, Zimbabwe state security minister, speaking to South African officials alongside Catholic priest Fidelis Mukonori.
The South African officials in the photos included Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, the defence minister, and Bongani Bongo, the state security minister.
Zimbabwe opposition leader says Mugabe must resign
Morgan Tsvangirai said President Robert Mugabe must resign in the interest of the people of the country.
The opposition leader said that a post-election framework is needed to guarantee stability and that the southern African regional bloc and the African Union should be "underwriters" of it.
Tsvangirai said he has not been approached to be part of any transitional mechanism but "if we are approached to negotiate such a process, we will participate".
Tsvangirai shared power with Mugabe between 2009 and 2013 before losing disputed elections. He has been receiving treatment for cancer.
South Africa's Zuma: Zimbabwe situation will become clear shortly
President Jacob Zuma told parliament on Thursday that Zimbabwe's situation "very shortly will be becoming clear".
Zuma has been in contact with Mugabe and on Wednesday said he hoped the mil... Read more
