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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 26, 2017
Mugabe reportedly cried when he agreed to step down from Zimbabwean presidency
Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe cried and lamented "betrayal by his lieutenants" when he agreed to step down last week under pressure from the military and his party after 37 years in power, the Standard newspaper said in its Sunday edition.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 24, 2017
Mnangagwa the 'Crocodile' sworn in as Zimbabwe's new president
Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in on Friday as president of Zimbabwe in front of thousands of cheering supporters at Harare's national stadium, bringing the final curtain down on the 37-year rule of Robert Mugabe.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 24, 2017
Mugabe is granted immunity and assured of safety in Zimbabwe, sources say
Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe was granted immunity from prosecution and assured that his safety will be protected in his home country under a deal that led to his resignation, sources close to the negotiations said on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 22, 2017
African leaders saw Mugabe as 'embarrassment' and wanted him to go, secret cable shows
African leaders were embarrassed by Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and already encouraging him to step down before the army began moves last week to oust him, according to a secret Zimbabwean intelligence cable seen by Reuters.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 20, 2017
Zimbabwe's Mugabe poised to stand down after 37 years in power
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has agreed to stand down after 37 years in power, CNN reported Monday, after he avoided any mention of resignation in a rambling national address Sunday night.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 19, 2017
Zimbabwe's ruling party ousts Robert Mugabe
The leaders of Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party met Sunday and agreed to dismiss President Robert Mugabe, the only leader the southern African nation has known since independence 37 years ago.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 28, 2016
Abe offers ¥600 million grant to Zimbabwe in bid to counter Chinese economic offensive
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe a ¥600 million welcome to Japan in the form of an aid pledge intended to lure more Japanese companies back to the former agricultural powerhouse and counter an aggressive foray by China. But the move could also raise eyebrows in the West....
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 12, 2014
With vice-presidential pick, Mugabe charts nationalist course
When veteran Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe sacked his vice-president in front of 12,000 baying party members last week, Emmerson Mnangagwa sat quietly in the crowd, a green baseball cap pulled low over his eyes.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 3, 2014
Zimbabwe's Mugabe, with total control over succession, grooms wife to succeed him
Ninety-year-old Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is literally paving the way for his wife's ascent to power.
WORLD / Politics
Nov 23, 2014
Mugabe tightens grip on ZANU-PF by changing Zimbabwe Constitution
President Robert Mugabe has changed the constitution of his ruling ZANU-PF party to allow him to directly appoint his deputies, giving the 90-year-old sole power to anoint his successor, party sources said Sunday.

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