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The woman who provoked a coup

The woman who provoked a coup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Few in Zimbabwe dared to anger 'Gucci Grace' as Grace Mugabe was called. Robert Mugabe's wife was ruthless and terrifying, and her ambition clearly provoked the army's coup on Wednesday.

Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' Mnangagwa sworn in as new leader

Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' Mnangagwa sworn in as new leader

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Mnangagwa, the country's former vice president, swore an oath of office to serve as interim president until a leader is elected at the polls next year.

Superb September in images

Superb September in images

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

From Hurricane Dorian to Hong Kong protests to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega event in Houston, Texas, United States -- these are the big moments that shaped the month of September.

Mugabe, wife 'in custody'; not a coup, says Zimbabwean army

Mugabe, wife 'in custody'; not a coup, says Zimbabwean army

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The army said it was targeting 'criminals around Mugabe' who have sent the nation spinning into economic despair.