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Zimbabwe's ruling party is set to begin impeachment proceedings against longtime President Robert Mugabe. Mugabe faced an ultimatum by his party to resign or face impeachment. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has been covering the story and joined CBSN with the details.
Mugabe doesn't resign
Robert Mugabe, the longtime dictator of Zimbabwe, was ousted by his political party Sunday and his impeachment could be next. Mugabe first took control of the South African country months before President Reagan was first elected. Debora Patta has more on the political crisis.
Mugabe speaks
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe said in an address to the nation Sunday that he will preside over the ruling party's congress next month. Earlier on Sunday, the party's Central Committee recalled Mugabe as its leader and said he has to resign as president by midday Monday or face impeachment.
Zimbabwe's president
Leaders of Zimbabwe's ruling party are said to be making plans to oust longtime President Robert Mugabe. Mugabe will be meeting with military leaders who are trying to force him out. Debra Patta reports.
Robert Mugabe's Out?
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Mugabe under house arrest
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Political crisis in Zimbabwe
The military in Zimbabawe has taken over the government in the capital of Harare and placed President Mugabe and his wife under house arrest. Investigative journalist Maynard Manyowa joins CBSN from Harare to discuss the unfolding political crisis.
Zimbabwe leader detained
Signs of a military coup in Zimbabwe are becoming clearer. The army says it has President Robert Mugabe and his wife into custody. The 93-year-old dictator has ruled Zimbabwe since it gained independence from the U.K. in 1980. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta is following the latest in neighboring South Africa.
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The killing of Cecil the lion and the more recent death of a giant African elephant have put trophy hunting in Zimbabwe in the spotlight
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Our cameras tracked down Theo Bronkhorst before he entered a Zimbabwe court
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Looking back at James Van Der Beek's life
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Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search, sources say
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