The Zimbabwe’s ruling party has stripped President Robert Mugabe of its leadership, with the ultimatum that he would face impeachment if he does not resign in the next 24 hours.
The announcement of Mr Mugabe’s sacking and replacement by Emmerson Mnangagwa was greeted with prolonged applause, singing and dancing by senior figures of Zanu-PF, the Independent reports. Such a would have been unthinkable even a few weeks ago when the President still bestrode the power structure of this country as he had done for the last 37 years.
Mugabe’s first public appearance since Zimbabwe military takeover
There were further cheers at the firing of the President’ wife as head of the party’s women’s league. Grace Mugabe, accused of corruption and abuse, has been a hugely divisive figure in the country. She had been responsible for the dismissal of Mr Mnangagwa as vice-president seeking, it is claimed, to take over the post. He subsequently fled to South Africa claiming to fear for his life.
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