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Thousands of people urge President Robert Mugabe to step down

Thousands of people urge President Robert Mugabe to step down
President Robert Mugabe

Thousands of people have celebrated the army takeover in Zimbabwe and urged President Robert Mugabe to step down.

They tore pictures of Mugabe and marched to his office and residence.

The army intervened on Thursday, days after Mugabe sacked his deputy, signalling that he favoured his wife Grace as his successor.

Mugabe, who is confined to his house, is to meet army chiefs today. The 93‑year‑old has led Zimbabwe for 37 years.

The military says it will advise the public on the outcome of talks "as soon as possible".

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