The Zimbabwe army has said that they are now in control of the country. This was broadcast on live television in Zimbabwe this morning.
“So although it doesn’t look like a coup, but it is a coup,” said Zimbabwe analyst Alex Magaisa, a senior Zimbabwe legal analyst based in the UK.
Several cabinet ministers, such as local government minister Saviour Kasukuwere and finance minister Ignatius Chombo, and Mugabe’s nephew Patrick Zhuwayo, were arrested.
Will this be the beginning of the end for Robert Mugabe?! Only time will tell. What will come after this?