Zimbabwe
President Mugabe digs in
Zimbabwe continues to be in a state of flux after a politically tumultuous few days. Sir Don McKinnon joins the panel to tell us more about the unfolding situation and whether China is playing a role.
…Africa correspondent Debora Patta
With Robert Mugabe ousted as the leader of Zanu PF by the party, what happens next? We cross to Debra Patta for the latest. Audio
Zimbabwe waits as Mugabe told to quit presidency
Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe's Zanu PF party has sacked him, after almost four decades at the helm. The 93-year-old has been replaced by an interim leader Emmerson Mnangagwa, who was himself… Audio
Mugabe sacked, expected to stand down as Zimbabwe leader
After ruling over Zimbabwe for almost four decades, Robert Mugabe has been sacked as the leader of his own party. The 93-year-old has been given until 11pm (NZ time) to stand down as president or face… Audio
Party set to sack Mugabe, sources say, as Zimbabweans march
Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe is expected to be dumped by his ruling ZANU-PF party later today.
Mugabe in crunch talks over his future
Reports from Zimbabwe suggest Robert Mugabe may be resisting pressure to step down, insisting he remains the country's legitimate leader.
Zimbabwe takeover: Tsvangirai calls for Mugabe to step aside
South African government ministers are in Zimbabwe for crisis talks with ousted President Robert Mugabe and military leaders who have seized control of the country. They are trying to reach a deal on… Audio
The coup that wasn't a coup
Kyle Ruffell, a Zimbabwean who fled to New Zealand at age 14 with his family, talks to The Panel Audio
Zimbabweans in NZ: 'There's no panic'
Despite heavy gunfire and the military essentially taking President Robert Muagbe hostage, Zimbabweans living in New Zealand say they're not worried. Audio
The battle for power in Harare
What now for Zimbabwe as its military places the country's only ever president, 93 year old Robert Mugabe, under house arrest? Kathryn Ryan talks to our Africa correspondent. Audio
Harare 'jovial' in Zimbabwe military takeover
Analysts, looking at what some are calling a coup in Zimbabwe, are pointing the finger at President Mugabe's sacking of his deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa.
He sacked him at the prompting of his wife, the… Audio
South Africa sends envoys to Zimbabwe after military takeover
Zimbabwe's military is insistent that its takeover in Harare is not a coup, despite it having all the hallmarks of one. The military says it is targeting "criminals" around President Mugabe. The BBC's… Audio
Zimbabweans in NZ react to Mugabe arrest
There's been gunfire and tanks in the capital Harare, where the military has intervened in the power struggle to succeed President, Robert Mugabe, who's led Zimbabwe for 37 years and, at 93, is the… Audio
Zimbabwe's Mugabe 'under house arrest'
Zimbabwe's military has placed President Robert Mugabe under house arrest in the capital Harare, South African President Jacob Zuma says.
Zimbabwe military 'targeting criminals', officer says on TV
An un-named military officer in Zimbabwe has spoken on national TV saying the President Robert Mugabe and his family are safe, and the military is targeting "criminals". Audio
Zimbabwe crisis: Army says it is 'targeting criminals', not Mugabe
The military reads out a statement on Zimbabwean TV, but denies it wants to depose Robert Mugabe.
Explosions in Zimbabwe capital as tension escalates
Explosions have echoed across central Harare after troops were seen on the streets of the capital and have seized the state broadcaster.
Mugabe sacks 'disloyal' vice-president
The vice-president's removal from his post boosts Grace Mugabe's hopes of succeeding her husband as Zimbabwe's president.
WHO forced to cancel Mugabe appointment
The World Health Organisation has revoked the appointment of Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador following a widespread outcry.
WHO reconsiders Mugabe's appointment
The new head of the World Health Organisation is rethinking a plan to appoint Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador.
