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Zimbabwe's Mugabe ignores party deadline to quit |
2017-11-21 |
[BBC] Zim-bob-we's ruling Zanu-PF party has summoned its MPs to discuss the future of its leader, President Bob MuggsyMugabe ![]() , 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 Zim-bob-weans 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. In a draft motion seen by Rooters news agency, the party blamed the president for an "unprecedented economic tailspin". Mr Mugabe's grip on power has weakened considerably since the country's army intervened last Wednesday in a row over who should succeed him. |
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