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The Story

Zimbabwe's military has taken control of the country's capital.

Explain.

For decades, 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe has been the authoritarian leader in charge. Last week, he fired his vice president, which many believe was to put his wife in line to succeed him. And Mugabe's party accused the army chief of treason. The army was not pleased. Last night, there were multiple explosions, and gunshots heard near where Mugabe lives.

What's going on now?

The army has him and his wife in custody. It's taken control of government offices, state TV, and is patrolling the capital. It also says that Mugabe and his family are safe, that it's targeting the "criminals" around him, and that this definitely isn't a coup. The US Embassy and others have warned their citizens to stay indoors.

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Mugabe has been Zimbabwe's leader since the country's independence in 1980. Now, the situation on the ground seems to be changing – fast.

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