Robert Mugabe

From Keith Flint to Doris Day, here are some of the famous people who have passed away this year

The controversial ousted leader has died at the age of 95

The winner of the Zimbabwean presidential election has a chequered past

Three dead as opposition protests turn violent

After decades of authoritarian rule under Robert Mugabe, Zimbabweans remain apprehensive

Take The Week's 2017 news quiz to see how well you remember the year's key events

New Zimbabwean president gives top posts to senior soldiers and party loyalists

Former dictator’s wife may be left ‘sitting pretty’ with a government pension

Mugabe’s overthrow may be beginning of the end for dictatorships

President finally steps down after ‘legitimate’ military takeover

Zimbabwe’s long-serving President has until noon today to resign or face impeachment

As Zimbabweans await news of their President, questions have been raised about China’s role in the military takeover

Confusion reigns as Zimbabwe’s political future remains unclear

How The Week has reported the turbulent events in the African country

Military wades into showdown between rival factions vying to succeed Robert Mugabe

Move paves the way for Grace Mugabe to succeed him as Zimbabwean leader

The Zimbabwean leader had been appointed by the World Health Organisation last week

President of Zimbabwe vows to rule until he is 100 as supporters clash over successor

Grace Mugabe, the first lady of Zimbabwe, is wanted for questioning about the assault of a South African model

President reportedly receiving medical treatment in Singapore for third time this year

Stricken by drought and political paralysis, Zimbabwe is bracing itself for a succession struggle that could spark civil war

Opposition leader claims Zimbabwe's First Lady is ‘effectively in charge’

The 91-year old Zimbabwean president repeated a 25-minute address he gave to parliament last month

President's wife has been criticised for her lavish lifestyle, but insists she is simply a misunderstood philanthropist

Robert Mugabe is offered an economic 'olive branch' – but what exactly is going on in Zimbabwe?

Robert Mugabe's second wife enters politics as commentators warn she could be poised to take over

Celebrations expected to cost £600,000 as millions of Zimbabweans go hungry