HARARE: Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe has died, Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Friday (Sep 6). 'It is with the utmost ...
HARARE: Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe has died, Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Friday .
"It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on of Zimbabwe's founding father and former President, Cde Robert Mugabe," tweeted the president.Mugabe"was an icon of liberation, a pan-Africanist who dedicated his life to the emancipation and empowerment of his people" he said. 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 He died in Singapore, Reuters reported citing a source with direct knowledge of the matter.Advertisement
Mnangagwa had confirmed last month that Mugabe was still in hospital in Singapore and had been receiving medical care there for four months.Mnangagwa took over in November 2017 with the backing of the military, ending Mugabe's 37-year rule. He went on to be elected in disputed elections in July last year.
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