Robert Mugabe, the Zimbabwean president, refuses to step down. Dan and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English.
The story:
Zimbabwe’s ruling party says it will begin impeachment proceedings today against President Robert Mugabe.
The 93-year-old leader has defied demands from his party ZANU-PF to resign, and has insisted that a regular cabinet meeting will take place later.
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Key words and phrases
an ultimatum
a threat of punishment if someone does not do something
ebbing away
becoming weaker
buying it
believing it
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