HARARE: Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe faced the start of an impeachment process on Tuesday and should heed his people’s call to resign, said Emmerson Mnangagwa, the ruling party’s candidate to replace him. Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe looks on as his deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa reads a card during Mugabe's 93rd birthday celebrations in Harare, Zimbabwe, on February 21. Reuters reported in September that Mnangagwa was plotting to succeed Mugabe with army backing at the helm of a broad coalition. Zimbabwe National Army commander Constantino Chiwenga (2nd left) addressing a press conference at the army headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe. The head of the armed forces said that Mnangagwa, who left the country after his dismissal, would return to Zimbabwe for talks with President Robert Mugabe.

Source: New Strait Times November 21, 2017 09:56 UTC