Zimbabwe ex-president, Robert Mugabe, dies aged 95
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe ex-president, dies aged 95Zimbabwe ex-president, Robert Mugabe has died at the age of 95. Mugabe, who was Zimbabwe’s first post-independence leader, died after battling ill health, his family confirmed.
The former President had been in hospital in Singapore since April. He was ousted in a military coup in November 2017, after being in power for over three decades.
He served as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 1987 and then as President from 1987 to 2017
The current President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, took to twitter to share ;
It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on of Zimbabwe’s founding father and former President, Cde Robert Mugabe.
Cde Mugabe was an icon of liberation, a pan-Africanist who dedicated his life to the emancipation and empowerment of his people. His contribution to the history of our nation and continent will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in eternal peace