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Military figures in key posts but no opposition politicians included
Move weakens influence of vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa
A $986m loan is sought to avert a political and civil crisis
Discussions reflect increasing appetite among western governments to engage Harare
Mugabe turns more closely to Beijingas aims to boost the use of the Yuan, the Chinese currency, in the country next year, to bolster ailing economy
The southern African nation could slip back into recession for the first time since 2008
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