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Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe refuses to step down despite ultimatum

<p>Ruling party members are of the opinion that an impeachment process wouldn't lead to his immediate resignation and could take days to complete</p>

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Longtime President Robert Mugabe ignored a midday deadline set by the ruling party to step down or face impeachment proceedings, while Zimbabweans stunned by his lack of resignation during a national address vowed more protests to make him leave. Opposition activists and the influential liberation war veterans association announced more demonstrations to pressure the 93-year-old Mugabe to step down after 37 years in power.

A man holding a flag of Zimbabwe takes part in a demonstration of University of Zimbabwes students, on November 20, to demand the withdrawal of Grace Mugabe’s doctorate. PIC/AFP
A man holding a flag of Zimbabwe takes part in a demonstration of University of Zimbabwe's students, on November 20, to demand the withdrawal of Grace Mugabe’s doctorate. Pic/AFP

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