• Robert Mugabe addresses nation and but does not resign from office
• Leader had been given until 10am GMT on Monday to resign as President or face impeachment 
• Emmerson Mnangagwa installed as new leader of Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party
• Zanu-PF say Robert Mugabe has been removed from office
• Mugabe met military again today for talks
• Thousands of anti-Mugabe protestors are on the streets of Harare calling for the leader's resignation
• Mugabe's nephew said the leader is "ready to die for what is correct" and will not step down
• The army carried out coup on Tuesday night and said it was a “bloodless takeover”  

Robert Mugabe appeared on state TV today but did not quit as President following a military coup.

He had already been sacked by his own Zanu-PF party and given a deadline of 10am GMT on Monday to quit or be removed from office.

His appointed replacement as leader, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is waiting in the wings to take over.

Mr Mnangagwa’s sacking as deputy, and fears Mugabe’s wife Grace would take over the leadership, triggered this week’s military coup.

Mugabe, 93, had met military leaders again today, who were trying to negotiate his exit.

Public opinion seemed to have turned against the president culminating in huge protests on the streets of Harare this weekend.

Bringing you the latest news and live updates from Zimbabwe. (All times GMT)

Sunday November 19

7.05pm: Mugabe makes address but does not quit

Robert Mugabe has refused to resign as President of Zimbabwe following a meeting with military leaders who led a coup against him.

In a lengthy, sometimes faltering, address to the nation on state TV, he said there would be a congress in a few weeks times and he would preside over it.

He also bizarrely denied the military takeover had been a direct challenge to him.

He told the country: ”We cannot be guided by bitterness or vengefulness, both of which would not make us any better.”

And he said of the coup: “I as the President of Zimbabwe and as their commander in chief acknowledge the issues they have drawn my attention to.”

And the tyrannical leader blamed public spats between the party and Government officials for criticisms of his administration.

6.00pm: Ousted leader 'working on resignation statement'

There is no indication yet of exactly when Mugabe will make his address to the nation, but it is expected soon.

According to the military, he is working on his resignation statement before appearing on TV from the State House.

That would leave Emmerson 'The Crocodile' Mnangagwa in charge, with some already warning he could be an even more disastrous leader.

4.50pm: Mugabe to make announcement on TV and 'may resign'

Robert Mugabe is expected to appear on state TV soon with military sources saying he could resign.

Mugabe has been in talks with the military today to negotiate his exit from office.

4.15pm: Mugabe meets military again as ’announcement’ planned

New photos have been released showing Mugabe meeting military leaders for the second time.

No details have yet been released of the summit, but the army is negotiating his exit from power after 37 years.

In photos posted on the state-run Herald website, Mugabe was shown in a dark suit and tie.

He was standing behind a wooden desk at State House as he shook hands with a procession of generals and the chief of police. 

State broadcaster ZBC said today it was preparing an announcement from State House this afternoon.

1.10pm: 'Resign' Mugabe ordered to step down as President or face impeachment

ZANU PF’s Patrick Chinamasa told a news conference Mugabe should resign immediately as President of Zimbabwe. 

Chinamasa, one of Mnangagwa's key allies said if Mugabe does not resign by 10am GMT on Monday, impeachment proceedings will start. 

He added Grace Mugabe has been dismissed for promoting hate speech and divisiveness. 

Mnangagwa will be nominated as ZANU-PF’s candidate for new president of Zimbabwe. 

Chinamasa said Zanu-PF wants to amend the constitution to remove “notion of one centre of power”. 

1.05pm: Grace Mugabe "to be prosecuted" 

A Zanu-PF delegate said Grace Mugabe an “a number of others” are to be prosecuted. 

Cabinet ministers Kasukuwere, Moyo and ZANU-PF vice-president Mphoko are among those facing legal action. 

Party delegates said vice-president Mphoko has been fired. 

12.45pm: Emmerson Mnangagwa has been installed as the new leader of Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party

Emmerson Mnangagwa, known as "the Crocodile" had been a loyal ally of Mr Mugabe’s since the fight for independence in 1970s and and has a “pretty fearsome reputation”. 

Born in central Zimbabwe in 1942, he become one of the richest men in Zimbabwe afetr studying for a law degree while in Zambia and playing a key role in his country's bid for independence.

He is one of Mr Mugabe's former guerrilla comrades who joined him in exile in Mozambique as his special assistant. 

But cracks began to show in their relationship in 2008 when Mr Mugabe’s wife Grace launched the Generation 40 faction of Zanu-PF. 

Mr Mugabe stripped him of the vice-presidency just over a week ago and Mr Mnangagwa fled to South Africa. 

Many believe Mr Mnangagwa then teamed up with General Constantino Chiwenga to get the Mugabes removed.

11.52am: Grace Mugabe removed from ruling party

A party source said Mugabe’s wife Grace has also been expelled from ZANU-PF.

11.50am: ZANU-PF to remove Mugabe as President

Zimbabwe War Veterans leader Mutsvangwa said ZANU-PF is now starting the process to remove Mr Mugabe as President of Zimbabwe. 

11.45am: Robert Mugabe has been sacked 

Embattled Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe has been sacked and replaced by his former deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa, according to Zanu-PF party sources.

A delegate at a special ZANU-PF meeting to decide Mugabe's fate told Reuters: "He has been expelled.

”Mnangagwa is our new leader." 

Three other delegates confirmed Mugabe's dismissal.

10.00am: Robert Mugabe has gone on hunger strike, according to reports

Mr Mugabe is refusing to eat in protest against his confinement, according to a Zanu-PF official.

The 93-year-old has not accepted any food since yesterday when he was informed he was about to be formally removed from office.

A Zanu-PF minister said: “The old man has been trying a lot of various tricks since last night - hunger strikes, making threats and refusing to talk.”

8.00am: War Veterans Association leader says Mugabe will go today

The leader of Zimbabwe’s powerful war veterans said Robert Mugabe should resign and leave the country immediately.

Chris Mutsvangwa, who has led the campaign to oust Zimbabwe's ruler of the last 37 years, said: "We are going all the way.

"He's trying to bargain for a dignified exit but he should just smell the coffee and gap it."

Mr Mutsvangwa said Mugabe's wife Grace would als be removed from her position as head of the Zanu-PF Women's League.

4.00am: Zanu-PF leaders set to confirm Mugabe dismissal

Zimbabwe’s Zanu-PF party will meet this morning where the dismissal of Robert Mugabe is set to be confirmed.

Insiders in the party have also suggested the party is preparing to remove Grace Mugabe as head of the women’s league.

Emerson Mnangagwa is set to be reinstated as vice president of the party and will take over the country’s leadership until elections are held next year.

The US has said it is looking forward to a “new era” of Zimbabwe.

Saturday November 18

9.30pm: Where is Mugabe now?

Robert Mugabe has not been seen since early this morning, according to a security official.

There had been speculation the President had fled his mansion as huge crowds gathered to demand he quit.

But earlier, it was denied he had been in a motorcade which left his Harare home.

The President is said to be seeking advice from his family over what to do next.

But the decision could be out of his hands once Zanu-PF meet tomorrow and he has another face-to-face with the army commander who has kept him under house arrest.

7.45pm: Mugabe to be joined by negotiating team

Mugabe will be joined by a negotiating team as he sits down with army chiefs tomorrow.

Acting intelligence director Aaron Nhepera and Mugabe spokesman George Charamba will be among the party, the country’s state run broadcaster said.

A previous meeting tis week appeared surprisingly good natured with photos showing a beaming Mugabe posing with the commander who put him under house arrest.

There is still no indication Mugabe intends to stand down without a fight.

6.15pm: Mugabe to 'meet military' for talks

Mugabe is to meet military commanders for talks again tomorrow, it is claimed.

State broadcaster ZTV has reported the meeting, which follows a previous meet-up this week.

The talks could take place even as Zanu-PF leaders approve measures to oust him.

His party is holding a meeting of its own tomorrow morning where Mugabe and wife Grace will be fired.

5.30pm: Leader could be 'lynched' by mob

The chairman of the influential national war veterans’ association, which organised today’s protest, has said Mugabe could be lynched by a mob if he does not resign.

In a chilling warning, Christopher Mutsvangwa said the army would allow people into the mansion unless Mugabe went of his own accord.

He told MailOnline: “The army is threatening to unleash the people and let Mugabe be lynched. 

“The generals said they will not shoot the people for him. 

“Instead, they will abandon their posts and leave him to his fate."

4.45pm: Mugabe 'not in motorcade'

Mugabe was not in the motorcade when it left his residence in Harare, it is claimed.

There had been concern the President could have fled as protesters swarmed around his ‘Blue Roof’ home.

But a security source told Reuters that he was not in any of the cars.

4.00pm: Motorcade leaves Mugabe home as Zanu-PF prepare to sack leader

Mugabe’s motorcade has left his residence in Harare but it is not known if he was inside.

Crowds of people booed and jeered as the cars left his ‘Blue Roof’ property.

But there is mystery around who was in the motorcade and where it was heading.

The move came as ruling party Zanu-PF confirmed they will meet on Sunday to dismiss their leader.

Party sources said Mugabe would be sacked and Emmerson Mnangagwa reinstated as vice-president.

A meeting scheduled for 8.30GMT will also dismiss the 93-year-old’s preferred successor, wife Grace, from her role as head of the party’s Women’s League.

2.30pm: Crowds gather at Zimbabwean Embassy in London

Hundreds of Zimbabweans living in Britain have gathered outside the country's embassy in central London calling on embattled leader Robert Mugabe to step aside.

One of the London protestors said: "I am happy today because Bob Mugabe is about to go. He must go. 

“At least if he goes, we'll have a change of president after so many years of injustice.” 

1.30pm: War veterans' leader urges crowds to march on Mugabe residence

Hundreds of anti-Mugabe protestors are marching on the embattled Zimbabwean President’s luxury home after being urged to do so by a leader of the powerful War Veterans Association.

Secretary-general Victor Matemadanda told a rally in the Harare township of Highfield: "Let us now go and deliver the message that grandfather Mugabe and his typist-cum-wife should go home.” 

As he spoke, people started leaving the rally to head towards Mr Mugabe's lavish "Blue Roof" residence in Harare.

The war veterans were one fiercely loyal to Mr Mugabe and routinely used violence to intimidate politcal opponents and brutally stamp out dissent. 

1.00pm: Mugabe nephew condemns military coup leaders

Mr Mugabe and his wife Grace are "ready to die for what is correct" and have no intention of stepping down in order to legitimise this week's military coup, according to the his nephew Patrick Zhuwao.

Speaking from a secret location in South Africa, Mr Zhuwao said Mr Mugabe had hardly slept since the military seized power on Wednesday but his health was otherwise "good".

He also claimed seven people had died during the military takeover but could give no further details.

Mr Zhuwao, who was Public Service Minister in his uncle’s cabinet, said popular protests on the streets of Zimbabwean capital Harare has been orchestrated by the generals to disguise the coup.

12.01pm: Neighbouring Botswana calls for Mugabe's immedate resignation

The president of Botswana said Mr Mugabe no longer had any diplomatic support in the region and should resign at once.

Ian Khama said: “I don't think anyone should be President for that amount of time.

“We are Presidents. We are not monarchs. It's just common sense.” 

The US, a long-time Mugabe critic, said it was looking forward to a "new era" in Zimbabwe.

10.00am: South Africa's Jacob Zuma hopes for amicable solution

South African President Jacob Zuma said the African region was committed to supporting "the people of Zimbabwe" after the military takeover and that he was cautiously optimistic that the situation there could be resolved amicably.

Mr Zuma sent two special envoys to Zimbabwe just hours after the army seized power from President Robert Mugabe who has led the country since it won idependence from Britain in 1980.

8.00am: Zimbabweans take to streets in celebration

Tens of thousands of Zimbabweans have flooded the streets of the capital Harare, waving national flags and singing and dancing in an outpouring of elation at the expected fall of President  Mugabe.

Marchers let their emotions run free as they spoke of political and economic change after two decades of repression and deepening hardship.

Frank Mutsindikwa, 34, said: ”These are tears of joy. I’ve been waiting all my life for this day. Free at last. We are free at last."

6.00am: Senior member of ZANU-PF states he wants Robert Mugabe out of office

President Robert Mugabe's own ruling ZANU-PF party wants him to step down and plans to hold a rally in Zimbabwe's capital Harare on Saturday to make the point.

A senior member of ZANU-PF earlier told Reuters the party wanted their long-time president gone.

The insider said: "If he becomes stubborn, we will arrange for him to be fired on Sunday.

"When that is done, it's impeachment on Tuesday."

4am: Joseph Carey takes over live reporting.

Friday November 17

8.35pm: Party calls for Robert and Grace Mugabe to resign

Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party called on Friday for President Robert Mugabe to resign, the main state newspaper The Herald reported, the latest sign that the aging leader's authority has collapsed after an army takeover.

The newspaper said that ZANU-PF branches in all 10 provinces had met on Friday and had also called for Mugabe's wife Grace to resign from the party.

8.30pm: Will Kirby takes over live reporting.

5.43pm: Zimbabwe's provincial Zanu-PF parties call for the removal of President Mugabe

All 10 of Zanu-PF's provincial parties have called on President Mugabe to resign amid the political turmoil in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe newspaper Newsday reported that a vote of no confidence was passed by all 10 parties. 

A UK-based member of the party also said that each branch has agreed to direct the party's Central Committee to renounce Mugabe's leadership.

According to Nick Mangwana, the parties have agreed to back the ousted Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the country's next leader.

5 pm: Sebastian Kettley takes over live reporting.

4.57pm: Expelled Zanu-PF politician launches scathing attack on Mugabe

Temba Mliswa, who is the only independent MP in Zimbabwe, said: “You live by the sword, you die by the sword.

“RGM [Robert Mugabe] has been notorious for expelling people from ZANU PF through provincial Votes of No Confidence. 

“Masvingo and Manicaland have passed the same. The March tomorrow must be the final nail.”

Mr Mliswa’s comments come after a number of Zanu-PF provinces passed votes of no confidence in Mugabe.

3.26pm: Zanu-PF provinces pass vote of no confidence in Mugabe

All ten provinces held by Robert Mugabe’s Zanu-PF party have passed a vote of no confidence in the president, according to NewsDay.co.zw.

The development will be a huge blow to Mugabe, who has been ordered to stand down as leader by Sunday. 

3.04pm: US calls for ‘a quick return to civilian rule’

United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has urged "a quick return to civilian rule" in Zimbabwe and called events there "a concern."

"Zimbabwe has an opportunity to set itself on a new path, one that must include democratic elections and respect for human rights," Mr Tillerson told foreign ministers from the African continent ahead of a meeting in Washington. 

2.41pm: China urged peaceful resolution in Zimbabwe

China's Foreign Ministry called on Friday for a peaceful and legal resolution in Zimbabwe, after the military seized power earlier this week.

Speaking to reporters today, ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said: “China calls on all sides in Zimbabwe to keep their eyes on the country's long-term and fundamental interests, and uphold dialogue and consultations to bridge differences, to promote a peaceful and appropriate resolution to the issue under a legal framework.”

2.17pm: Police agree to political rally tomorrow

Police have granted permission for Zimbabwe’s influential war veteran group to hold a rally in Harare tomorrow.

Locals are expected to gather at Freedom Square in the capital to demonstrate against President Robert Mugabe. 

A poster circulating on social media reads: “We demand a leadership that will relieve us of the suffering we have endured for too long.”

1.45pm: Mnangagwa an ‘extension of Mugabe’

South African journalist Redi Tlhabi told CNN that as far as she is concerned Emmerson Mnangagwa is “just an extension of Robert Mugabe”. 

Also known as ‘The Crocodile’, Mnangagwa was sacked as Vice President last week and is now favourite to succeed Mugabe. 

But Ms Tlhabi warned Zimbabweans that “Mnangagwa is no democrat”. 

1.25pm: Zimbabwe parliament plans to impeach Mugabe on Tuesday, reports say

"The plan of anti-Mugabe forces is to have Mugabe impeached when Parliament sits on Tuesday,” Zim Media Review said.

“Mugabe can dissolve Parliament to prevent that from happening, provided he's able to do so.”

1.15pm: Mugabe ‘must be impeached’, says former Zimbabwe Deputy Prime Minister

Arthur Mutambara tweeted: “All this MUST lead to impeachment by Parliament; a political process driven by Parties with political representation in Parliament. 

“This route requires leadership, organisation and cross-party cooperation rooted on clarity on the long term agenda and vision. It can be done.”

1.04am: Botswana President says Mugabe give up power 

Mugabe should end his attempts to remain in office after the military seized power this week as he has no regional diplomatic support to stay in power, Botswana President Ian Khama said.

The military intervention, which political sources say could pave the way to a national unity government after 37 years of Mugabe rule, also presented "an opportunity to put Zimbabwe on a path to peace and prosperity", Khama told Reuters.

"I don't think anyone should be President for that amount of time. We are Presidents, we are not monarchs. It's just common sense," Khama added.

12.50pm: Rally to be held in Zimbabwe tomorrow

An poster for the anti-Mugabe rally in Harare tomorrow calls on Zimbabwe to rise up and “demand a leadership that will relieve us of the suffering we have endured for too long.”

Zimbabwean newspaper publisher Trevor Ncube said: “Zimbabweans are preparing to take to streets tomorrow to express themselves over the current political stand-off between Mugabe and the military.”

12.31am: The leader of Zimbabwe's influential war veterans said Robert Mugabe would not be allowed to resist the military and remain in power.

Chris Mutsvangwa added that the veterans saluted Zimbabwe's military for seizing power earlier in the week.

12.22pm: Mugabe could be thrown out and impeached next week

Officials in Robert Mugabe’s ruling Zanu-PF party will meet today to draft a resolution to dismiss the 93-year-old at the weekend and lay the ground for his impeachment next week if he refuses to stand down, a senior party source has told Reuters. 

"There is no going back," the source said. "If he becomes stubborn, we will arrange for him to be fired on Sunday. When that is done, it's impeachment on Tuesday.”

12pm: Mugabe leaves graduation ceremony 

11.30am: Mugabe ‘falls asleep’ at graduation ceremony

Mugabe has fallen asleep at his first public appearance since the military coup earlier this week, according to Head of Reuters’ Africa Bureau Ed Cropley.

Mr Cropley tweeted: “Mugabe appears to have fallen asleep at uni ceremony - or "resting his eyes", as his spokesman likes to say.”

11am: Mugabe arrives at graduation ceremony

Mugabe is attending a graduation ceremony at Zimbabwe’s Open University, days after being placed under house arrest by military forces. 

Dressed in a blue and yellow academic gown and mortar board hat, the 93-year-old was greeted by ululations from the crowd as he declared the ceremony open.

The event marks Mugabe’s first public appearance since the Zimbabwe military staged a coup in Harare on Wednesday.

10.38am: Mugabe ‘changing goal posts’ in negotiations

Mugabe has reportedly “changed the goal posts” on a deal that was made regarding his imminent resignation, according to journalist Hopewell Chin’ono. 

Mr Chin’ono understands that Mugabe now wants to step down as party leader in December, before retiring from his remaining political duties next year. 

“This should not surprise anyone,” Mr Chin’ono said. “It is typical Mugabe behaviour.

"So the deal had been agreed on, only waiting for Mugabe’s signature, but Robert Mugabe is now refusing to sign it making reference to constitutional obligations. 

"He is now demanding that he be allowed to be party president until December and state president until next year. 

"The Military has given a firm ‘No’ and have told him they will now escalate the stand off.”

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