• Zimbabwe’s military said early Wednesday that it had taken custody of President Robert Mugabe. In a broadcast, an officer declared that the military was “targeting criminals” around the 93-year-old president.

• The military appeared to have taken control of the state broadcaster, ZBC. Maj. Gen. S.B. Moyo, the army’s chief of staff, said in a predawn appearance that the president and his family were “safe and sound and their security is guaranteed.”

• President Jacob Zuma of South Africa spoke with Mr. Mugabe, who “indicated that he was confined to his home but said that he was fine,” according to a statement from Mr. Zuma’s office.