Zimbabwe's Mugabe refuses to step down

Robert Mugabe has addressed Zimbabweans in a televised speech, pledging to preside over the ruling party's upcoming congress in December. The address has fuelled confusion over his future, after he was removed as leader of the country's governing party and given a deadline to step down as head of state.

Zimbabweans watch a televised address to the nation by President Robert Mugabe at a bar in downtown Harare, Zimbabwe Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. Source: AAP