- Robert Mugabe resigned yesterday, sparking celebrations across Zimbabwe
- Emmerson Mnangagwa, also known as the Crocodile, will return to the country today
- Mnangagwa will be sworn in as new president on Friday
- Rumours are circulating that Mugabe has fled to Zambia
- Mugabe was overthrown in a military coup last week
Bringing you the latest news and live updates from Zimbabwe. (All times GMT)
10.47am: Hundreds of Zimbabwean officials to face trial, MP claims
Terence Mukupe, an MP for the ruling Zanu-PF party has pledged that “close to 500” corrupt politicians will stand trial once Emmerson Mnangagwa is made president.
Speaking on the BBC’s Newsday programme he said: “If you’ve committed a crime it doesn’t matter who you are… you are going to face the music.
“We actually expect close to 500 high-ranking people are going to be put before the courts.
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“We must have a fresh start in this country and the only way we’re going to… is that everyone who was involved in any corrupt activity – and it can be proved – you should go before the courts.”
10.31am: Mugabe ‘listened to people’ by resigning, says EU official
High Representative of the European Union Federica Mogherini has called for a an “orderly” and “irreversible transitional” towards democracy in Zimbabwe.
In a statement on Wednesday Ms Mogherini said: “The decision made by President Mugabe to stand down shows that he has listened to the people’s voices.
“An orderly and irreversible transition towards genuinely democratic elections is our shared objective.
“The consolidation of the constitutional order and respect for fundamental rights and freedoms are key.”
10.20am: Mugabe could have fled to Zambia following resignation
Rumours are circulating that Robert Mugabe has traveled to Zambia with its former president Kenneth Kaunda, who was in Zimbabwe meeting the 93-year-old.
Nick Mangwana, who heads at Zanu-PF’s London office said: “We don’t normally blog rumours here.
“But there are strong indications that president Mugabe left for Zambia with president Kaunda. Hopefully to allow a smooth transition.”
10.02am: Mnangagwa to land in Zimbabwe this afternoon
Zimbabwe’s former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is expected to be sworn in as president this week, will return to Zimbabwe this afternoon, ZANU-PF official Larry Mavhima told Reuters.
Mnangagwa, also known as The Crocodile, is expected to land at Manyame Airbase in Harare at 6pm local time (4pm GMT).
9.46am: Mnangagwa to be sworn in on Friday
Emmerson Mnangagwa will be sworn in as the new Zimbabwe president on Friday, state broadcaster ZBC reported this morning.
9.38am: Press conference scheduled this afternoon
Speaker of the Zimbabwean Parliament Jacob Mudenda has called a press conference at 12.30pm local time (10.30am GMT).
9.29am: Mugabe resignation gives ‘hope’ to Zimbabweans, says Boris Johnson
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who has described Zimbabwe as the jewel of southern Africa, said he has no regrets over Robert Mugabe’s resignation.
Posting a picture of the Zimbabwean flag to Twitter, he said: “I will not pretend to regret Mugabe’s downfall.
“Today is a moment of hope for the people of Zimbabwe. The UK will support them.”
9.02am: UK government updates Zimbabwe travel advice
The British Government has warned Britons in Zimbabwe that there is still a military presence in Harare and urged them not to take part in large demonstrations.
“Following the resignation of President Mugabe on 21 November you should expect large crowds, especially in urban areas,” the Government’s travel advice webpage said.
“Although demonstrations have so far been peaceful, you should continue to exercise caution and avoid large gatherings and any demonstrations.”
“There continues to be a military presence in and around Harare. This doesn’t appear to have been replicated in other parts of the country.”
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