Military vehicles and soldiers patrol the streets in Harare, Zimbabwe, Wednesday, Nov 15, 2017. (Photo Reuters/Philimon Bulawayo)HARARE: Zimbabwe's military on Wednesday confirmed that it had seized power in a targeted assault on "criminals" around President Robert Mugabe, but gave assurances that the 93-year-old leader and his family were "safe and sound". Two hours later, soldiers overran the headquarters of the ZBC, Zimbabwe's state broadcaster and a principal Mugabe mouthpiece, and ordered staff to leave. See also: Military announcementZimbabwean soldiers and armoured vehicles blocked roads to the main government offices, parliament and the courts, witnesses said. Mr Mugabe has been Zimbabwe's leader for the last 37 years and is the self-styled "Grand Old Man" of African politics.

Source: Bangkok Post November 15, 2017 04:52 UTC