The atmosphere in Zimbabwe is reportedly tense after the
military took over, detained President Robert Mugabe and his wife, then
declared that the former vice president will be the interim president in what
is being referred to as a 'bloodless transition' of power.
On the streets of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, military
vehicles were seen blocking the roads outside the parliament as citizens went
about their businesses quietly. Armed soldiers in armored personnel carriers
stationed themselves at key points in Harare, while Zimbabweans formed long
lines at banks in order to draw money amid uncertainty following the so-called
'bloodless transition' of power.
The military's action came after former vice-president
Emmerson Mnangagwa, 75, a veteran of Zimbabwe's 1970s liberation wars, was
sacked by Mugabe earlier this month. The dismissal left Mugabe's wife Grace,
52, in prime position to succeed her husband as the next president - a
succession strongly opposed by senior ranks in the military.
Just yesterday, the head of the armed forces Constantino
Chiwenga, openly threatened to intervene in politics if Mugabe did not stop
removing veterans from government. And true to his words, action was taken
today. Deposed vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa, 75, has now returned from
exile to take control.
See photos below.
As if Mugabe gives an actual damn.
Old nigga is asleep waiting for final curtain call.
The military came 30 years too late.
*Yawns*
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