Mugabe challenges courts

Harare - President Robert Mugabe has challenged the power and independence of Zimbabwe's courts by calling on the country's highest…

Harare - President Robert Mugabe has challenged the power and independence of Zimbabwe's courts by calling on the country's highest judges to resign for questioning his commitment to the rule of law after the government defied court orders to release two journalists who reported an alleged coup plot, Chris McGreal reports.

The President accused the reporters and human rights groups of being "agents of Britain" intent on destabilising the military. In a televised speech, he also threatened "very stern measures" against acts of sabotage.

  • Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date

  • Sign up for push alerts to get the best breaking news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phone

  • Listen to In The News podcast daily for a deep dive on the stories that matter