Military Commander Constantino Chiwenga appeared on television early this morning  to say they’d intervened to stabilize the situation and assured the nation that President Robert Mugabe and his family are safe.

General Chiwenga says the army in targeting what he calls criminals that surround  93-year old President Robert Mugabe causing  social and economic suffering in Zimbabwe.

They’ve taken control of the broadcasting headquarters and surrounded the Presidential residence.

Armoured personnel carriers are moving around the streets of Harare.

Britain and the United States have advised their citizens to stay at home today.

Agence France Press reports hearing gunfire and an explosion in the capital this morning.

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