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'HE WON'T GO DOWN WITHOUT A FIGHT': ZIMBABWE FACING UNCERTAIN FUTURE AS ROBERT MUGABE RESISTS CALLS TO STEP DOWN

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*Zimbabwe Pres. Mugabe meets with army commander following military takeover Zimbabwe is facing an uncertain future as long-time President Robert Mugabe reportedly continues to refuse to step down. The 93-year-old dictator was put under house arrest during a military takeover on Wednesday, although an army spokesman denied talk of a "coup". Talks have been on-going between Mr Mugabe, the army chief and South African delegates at his luxurious presidential residence in the capital city Harare. However, he is refusing to go down without a fight, according to reports, with talks set to continue today while the military remains in charge. Mr Mugabe rejected a proposal to step down and allow Emmerson Mnangagwa, who he sacked as vice president earlier this month, to take over on an interim basis. Most Zimbabweans believe Mr Mnangagwa was dismissed to clear the way for Mr Mugabe's despised wife Grace to become his successor. Known as 'Gucci Grace' for her lavish spending