Welcome to bbc news. Robert mugabe, the worlds oldest head of state, is refusing to resign as president of zimbabwe, a day after the military took control of the countrys government. Mr mugabe, whos accused of countless abuses of power during his 37 years in office, is under house arrest and has been discussing his future with regional negotiators and the head of the army. The opposition leader, morgan tsvangirai, has called on mr mugabe to resign immediately. Our africa correspondent Andrew Harding is in zimbabwe. His report contains some flashing images. Heres a frail 93 rolled under house arrest. But tonight you photos of president Robert Mugabe do not show a broken man, farfrom it. The generals may have seized power in zimbabwe, but now they want mr mugabes lessing. It is time for a troubled country. On the streets of the capital we found only a few kids of yesterdays military coup. And for the most part an anxious calm. Few hints. So whats going on . In a sense this is all about m
Towards them when he was artistic director of londons Old Vic Theatre. And we have a glimpse of the biggest Archaeological Museum in the world, due to open near cairo next year. And coming up on sportsday on bbc news playing himself into ashes contention. Opener Mark Stoneman hit the First Century of englands tour as the tourists find their feet down under. Good evening. Robert mugabe, the worlds oldest head of state, is refusing to resign as president of zimbabwe, a day after the military took control of the countrys government. Mr mugabe, whos accused of countless abuses of power during his 37 years in office, is under house arrest and has been discussing his future with regional negotiators and the head of the army. The opposition leader, morgan tsvangirai, has called on mr mugabe to resign immediately. Our africa correspondent Andrew Harding is in zimbabwe and sent this report. This report contains some flashing images. He is a frail 93 year old under house arrest. But tonight, new
Has come into the newsroom just hours ago. It is of course of the president of zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe. He is standing next to the man who has placed him under house arrest. Theyve been holding talks in harare but we dont know the outcome of the talks. So we dont know if that means president mugabe will step down or not. Meanwhile on the streets of the country, in particular the capital, there are still troops but the situation is being described as calm at the moment. Meanwhile other countries are becoming involved in what is happening in zimbabwe. South africa has sent a special envoys. They were in the talks in harare. In another emergency meeting, in botswana, the Southern African Development Community has its own emergency meeting and we received an update about this particular meeting which ended with the recommendation of an extraordinary emergency summit. Frankly, another meeting, following that meeting. It is to be attended by all heads of state. In other words we really have
57 can 525 for pick and mix with g 57 cal is. 52 . For pick and mix with g 57 cal is. 51 wet ror 7 rup. Hello everyone this is afternoon live im simon mccoy. What now for Robert Mugabe . Zimbabwes long time president remains under house arrest but is still supposed to be in charge after the military intervened two days ago. Amid rumours of his imminent resignation and talk of wholl replace him the people of zimbabwe are holding their breath and awaiting news which they hope will answer the question. What next . This report from richard lister. They are headlines most in zimbabwe thought they would never see, the man who had held the nation in an iron grip the 37 years swept aside by the military and now in custody. It is a lot to take in. Steps taken by the army, quite positive. We are a bit uncertain about what will happen. We are still. We have to respect our president , he is too old, we have to give him a safe retirement package and find somewhere to keep him safe. The military say
And im Richelle Carey this is the news hour live from doha coming up in the next sixty minutes. But rather that its not been adopted all into a negative build of a permanent member of the Security Council. Not initialize a russian veto signals the end of an investigation into the use of chemical weapons in syria. In the interest of the people of zimbabwe. Mr Robert Mugabe in my city zine. President is refusing calls to step down military leaders say its the only way to ensure a bloodless transition. Friend says lebanons Prime Minister is due there in a few days but whether hes free to travel or even still in office thats not clear also. This is about giving hard working taxpayers bigger paychecks more take home pay is giving those families who are struggling peace of mind. And the u. S. House approves the first major tax overhaul in three decades question donald trump closer to what would be his first big victory while in office. And an evening of high drama at the United Nations russi