The 75-year-old former intelligence chief had been locked in a battle with the first lady, Grace Mugabe, to succeed her husband as president. The military commanders claim last week’s takeover was necessary to remove “criminals” close to the president, a reference to Grace Mugabe and her “G40” faction. Grace Mugabe, 52, has not been seen since the takeover. Profile Who is Grace Mugabe and why is she controversial? Show Hide Background Grace Mugabe is the 52-year-old first lady of Zimbabwe.

Source: The Guardian November 20, 2017 10:07 UTC