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President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe is fired as the leader of ZANU-PF (Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front) and replaced by former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Despite the party's ultimatum to resign within 24 hours, Mugabe refuses to step down during a television speech. The political situation in Zimbabwe remains uncertain, with the ruling party taking steps towards removing Mugabe from power.
Saturday, 18 November, 2017