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November 17, 2017

Who is Grace Mugabe, Africa's most polarizing first lady?

The decision by embattled Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe to prepare his government for the days when he no longer rules has brought about the apparent end of that controversial rule itself.

November 17, 2017

Zimbabwe's Mugabe makes 1st public appearance since military takeover

Zimbabwe’s embattled leader, President Robert Mugabe, made his first public appearance Friday since the country’s military took control of the country’s affairs earlier this week and placed him under house arrest.

November 16, 2017

Zimbabwe Pres. Mugabe meets with army commander following military takeover

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe met with army commander Constantino Chiwenga Thursday to discuss the country’s ongoing turmoil and a likely transition of power following Tuesday’s military takeover and Mugabe being forced into house arrest.

November 16, 2017

Hundreds more US troops now in Somalia, but Pentagon denies 'build up'

The Pentagon announced in a statement Thursday there are now "more than" 500 US troops on the ground in Somalia.

November 16, 2017

Robert Mugabe's ruthless 37-year reign in Zimbabwe appears near end

A masterful politician, Robert Mugabe outmaneuvered -- or outright crushed -- his opponents to remain seemingly untouchable for much of his nearly four-decade rule in Zimbabwe.

November 16, 2017

US ‘deeply concerned’ about political situation in Zimbabwe

The U.S. government urged the Zimbabwe military for an "expedient transition to democratic, civilian order" on Thursday amid ongoing political uncertainty that marks the likely end of President Mugabe's decades-long rule.

November 16, 2017

Mugabe's 37-year reign in Zimbabwe appears over after military take control

President Robert Mugabe’s 37-year reign of Zimbabwe appears to be coming to an end after the southern African country’s army seized control of the parliament and the state broadcaster and put the 93-year-old and his wife into home confinement.

November 15, 2017

US carries out sixth straight day of airstrikes in Somalia

The US Africa Command announced the U.S. military conducted another airstrike in Somalia on Tuesday killing ‘several militants’ belonging to the terrorist group, al-Shabaab.

November 15, 2017

US tells citizens in Zimbabwe to shelter in place as troops seen in capital

The U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe urged American citizens to "shelter in place" early Wednesday as troops were seen in the streets of the capital amid rising political turmoil surrounding the country's 93-year-old president, Robert Mugabe.

November 14, 2017

Armored tanks near Zimbabwe capital amid tension between Mugabe, military

Rising unease and tension appeared to reach a boiling point in Zimbabwe on Tuesday as armored personnel carriers and soldiers were seen heading toward an army barracks just outside the capital city amid rumors a military coup could soon begin.