Talks set to continue as Mugabe refuses to step down


Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, the world's oldest head of state, refused to resign during a crunch meeting on Thursday with military generals who have seized control of the country.

The talks in Harare came after tumultuous days in which soldiers blockaded key roads, took over state TV and put the veteran leader under house arrest.

"They met today. He is refusing to step down. I think he is trying to buy time," said a source close to the army leadership who declined to be named.

Friday is the third day since the Zimbabwean military generals seized control of the country, saying they wanted to deal with "criminals" that surrounded President Robert Mugabe. 

The army put Mugabe under house arrest, as they moved to arrest several cabinet ministers linked to Zanu-PF's Generation (G40) faction. 

Meanwhile, talks are set to continue after Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe refused to resign during a crunch meeting with military generals who have seized control of the country. 

SOURCE: News24
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