Zimbabwe's ruling party has sacked Robert Mugabe as its leader, as pressure intensifies for him to step down as president.
Zanu‑PF appointed ex‑Vice‑President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who was fired by Mugabe two weeks ago, in his place.
The party has given 93-year-old Mugabe until 8 tonight to resign as president or face impeachment.
The military intervened last week, in an apparent attempt to block him from installing his wife as his successor.
The first lady, Grace Mugabe, and several other senior officials have been expelled from the party altogether.
Tens of thousands of Zimbabweans attended street protests on Saturday, demonstrating against the Mugabes.
According to Zimbabwe's The Herald, Mugabe has also reportedly been meeting military leaders yesterday.
Source: BBC
