Robert Mugabe 'under house arrest' in Zimbabwe after army seizes control The Independent Harriet Agerholm 39 mins ago President Robert Mugabe is under house arrest after the military seized control of Zimbabwe, South African president Jacob Zuma has said. Mr Zuma spoke to the 93-year-old leader who said he was "confined to his home" but was "fine", according to an official statement released by the South African president's office. ... more http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/zimbabwe-latest-today-military-seize-power-robert-mugabe-held-criminals-corruption-coup-harare-a8055441.html