Inside Mugabe's Final 48 Hours in Power

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:24:40 +0000

November 19, 2017. Zimbabwe holds its breath. After decades in power, Robert Mugabe faces the end of his rule. Just days earlier, the military moved into Harare, surrounding government buildings and Mugabe’s residence — but insisted it wasn’t a coup. His party has turned against him, and the streets are filled with protesters demanding change. Yet when Mugabe finally speaks, he refuses to resign. This video chronicles the dramatic final 48 hours of Africa’s last liberation-era strongman, exploring the tension, symbolism, and political maneuvering that led to his fall. From silent tanks to televised defiance, we unpack the end of an era in Zimbabwean history.