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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 15 Nov 2017

    Zimbabwe's army is in control of central Harare but denies coup. Where is Robert Mugabe? http://bbc.in/2z34cJX pic.twitter.com/cdsqFXw001

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      1. boo jan‏ @kaachadoo 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        I hope this sends a clear message 2 all #African leaders, The country don't belong 2 U and your family. Good riddance 2 #Mugabe. I hope 4 a free and fair election so the people choose who they want 2 lead them.

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      1. Thorny‏ @ojok_anthony 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        the rise and fall of Robert Mugabe, video loading...

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      1. Olugbor PETER‏ @Olugbor1 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Robert Mugabe is power drunk, he should relinquish power to younger generation. This is the problem of the Africa Continent & their respective leaders, privileged leaders don't want to leave power

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      1. Rahul Dhadphale‏ @rahul_dhadphale 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        May it be a peaceful transition! I think this incredible country and it’s lovely peeps have seen and experienced enough pain...

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      1. Dr Akin Othman‏ @Akinothman 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        #Zimbabwecoup I knew it was going to happen someday! When would African leaders learn that power is transient! History would always repeat itself. Bravo brave men! An actor leaves the stage when ovation is loudest!pic.twitter.com/qnhIeQy89M

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      1. Alabi Moses‏ @mosealabi25 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        We pray for the unity and peace of Zim.Time to go Mugabe......Enough is enough

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      1. Tabuko Emmanuel‏ @swaagee 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        He is sleeping.

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      1. Bolaji Samuel‏ @mobolajisamuel7 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Never envisaged this day coming upon Zimbabwe.

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      2. samuka kawa‏ @samuka_kawa 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Whether is coup or not please do no harm to that old man. Allow him to die a natural death, he is a freedom fighter.

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      1. whitrod‏ @Mugambi24 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @njokingumi

        They were waiting for the old geezer to die but he took too long. #Zimbabwe.

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      1. Mr_Cheyman‏ @bs_eagle006 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Museveni is next watch the space 😎

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      1. Pat Grupee‏ @nenkerkor 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Mugabe is protected by the security forces and that’s the very best for his age. He needs rest. He remains hero for many African

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      1. Bailo Barry‏ @BailoBa58255025 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Of course this is not a coup,, I pray that everything should be peacefully , Mugabe the African hero .

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      1. Francis Sarpong‏ @francisbaffo 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @julietbawuah

        And the forking AU hasn't said anything yet ....we live in a forking union

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      1. John Wakoli‏ @JohnWakoli5 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Mugabe is believed to be detained in is private home

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      1. Lone Survivor‏ @iamthenav4 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        House arrest

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      1. Jebren Issa #تشاد‏ @jebren_ 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Game over

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      1. Ketsman‏ @KetsmanSere 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        The grip on power is greasy......

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      2. Zina Dale‏ @ZinaDale 15 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Not a "Coup" it's a Government realignment!

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