#ZimbabweCoup: follow the developing ‘bloodless transition’ on Twitter

#Zimbabwe, #ZimbabweCoup and “Mugabe” were all trending topics on Twitter across the world this morning. And there’s no real surprise as to why.

The country’s president Robert Mugabe has been overthrown by the military, with former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa reportedly instated as temporary leader.

It’s a rapidly moving story, changing from minute to minute. And that’s probably why social media is your best bet for keeping abreast of the ever-breaking news.

Below you’ll find a number of accounts live-tweeting news and opinion, owned by politicians, parties and news organisations, with their bios below.

ZANU PF (@ZANUPF_Official)

The #Official #ZANUPF Twitter handle. #ZANUPF is a product of the Unity Accord between #ZANU and #ZAPU that took place in December 1987.

ZANU PF (@zanu_pf)

Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front – Zimbabwe’s Ruling Party (only official handle)

Note: Both above mentioned accounts claim to be the official mouthpiece for Zimbabwe’s ruling party. However both are worth a follow. While news outlets tend to reference the below account’s tweets, it’s always a good idea to read opinions on both, and draw your own conclusions.

ZANU PF YOUTH LEAGUE (@YLZANUPF1)

Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front (ZANU PF)Youth Wing. Serving the people by advancing and preserving the gains of the revolution

Jason Burke (@burke_jason)

Africa Correspondent of The Guardian, author of books on Islamic militancy, 20+ years reporting Mid East, South Asia, all over really. Overfond of commas. Dad.

Trevor Ncube (@TrevorNcube)

Born Again Christian. Far from perfect. Keynote Speaker. I am not my newspapers. My newspapers are not me. I don’t have to agree with them. AMH (Zim) M&G (SA)

Prof Jonathan Moyo (@ProfJNMoyo)

#Official#ZanuPF Secretary for Science & Technology #Zimbabwe’s Minister of Higher & Tertiary Education, Science & Technology Development. #MPTsholotsho North

David Coltart (@DavidColtart)

This is the official page of Senator David Coltart, former Zimbabwean Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, Christian, and human rights lawyer

Bulawayo24 (@Bulawayo24News)

The Bulawayo and Zimbabwe’s premier online news resource, with 24 hour coverage to bring you local and international news as it happens, when it happens.

Caesar Zvayi (@caesarzvayi)

Editor-in-Chief, The Herald, Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Limited. Mwendamberi.

Note: you may want to add The Herald Zimbabwe’s Twitter account to your follow list too, as it too issues regular updates regarding the unfolding political situation in the country.

This list will be regularly updated.

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