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[Published: Monday November 20 2017]

Zimbabwe: Mugabe misses deadline to quit

Harare 20 Nov (ANA) - Members of Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party are preparing to meet to discuss the possible impeachment of President Robert Mugabe, after a deadline for his resignation came and went on Monday. The deadline was set by Mr Mugabe's own party, Zanu-PF. The embattled leader surprised Zimbabweans on Sunday, declaring on TV that he planned to remain as president. Zanu-PF says it backs impeachment, and proceedings could begin as soon as Tuesday when parliament meets. Mr Mugabe's grip on power has weakened considerably since the country's army intervened on Wednesday in a row over who should succeed him. The crisis began two weeks ago when the 93-year-old leader sacked his deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa, angering army commanders who saw it as an attempt to position his wife Grace as next president. Zimbabwe has since then seen huge street rallies demanding his immediate resignation. The protests have been backed by the influential War veterans - who fought in the conflict that led to independence from Britain in 1980. The group's leader, Chris Mutsvangwa, on Monday called for more demonstrations against the president's attempt to cling on to power. "We want to see his back now," Mr Mutsvangwa said. "Mugabe, your rule is over. The emperor has no clothes. Thank you very much."(ANA)
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