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Robert Mugabe’s widow Grace fined five cows and two goats by traditional court for wrongful burial

Nearly two years after the death of the enigmatic and charismatic Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, his wife Grace has been fined five cows and two goats by a traditional court in the country for the transgression...

The forgotten first Ghanaian wife of Robert Mugabe whose painful death in 1992 changed Zimbabwe forever

On September 6, Robert Gabriel Mugabe passed away aged 95 after being ousted from power by his own party men. On November 19, 2017, ZANU-PF removed Mugabe as party leader, replacing him with Mnangagwa...

The making and unmaking of Robert Mugabe: How Zimbabwe’s iconic leader left behind a complicated legacy

When Robert Gabriel Mugabe went to Ghana in the late 1950s to teach at the Takoradi Teacher Training College, the first independent country south of the Sahara was very much Kwame Nkrumah’s country....

[Quiz] How well do you know Robert Mugabe?

Today, we test your knowledge of deceased ex-president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe. Brace yourself, no cheating, get your thinking cap on and test your knowledge of him: Welcome to Face2Face Africa quiz...

Remembering Robert Mugabe with 10 of his famous quotes

News of the death of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe in Singapore where he was seeking treatment for a long illness was confirmed by his successor, Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday. “It is...

10 iconic moments of Robert Mugabe caught on video

Zimbabwe’s first and highly controversial president, Robert Mugabe, might not have been loved entirely by the Western world, but back home in Zimbabwe and in many parts of Africa, he was a darling...

Ex-president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe dies aged 95

The ex-president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, has passed away at the age of 95 in Singapore where he had been seeking treatment for a long illness. The news of his demise was confirmed by his successor...

The graceful aging of 95-year-old Robert Mugabe in pictures

Ex-Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe celebrated his 95th birthday on Thursday with his family at his Harare home. Below are pictures of the graceful aging of 95-year-old Robert Mugabe. Moreover, In what...

[Answers] How well do you know Robert Mugabe?

1. When was he born? February 21, 1924 2. What is the name of his first wife? Sally Hayfron 3. Mugabe was also fondly known as? Uncle Bob 4. Where was he born? Kutama 5. In which year was he knighted by...

Robert Mugabe endorses opposition leader ahead of Zimbabwe elections

Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe announced today that he would not be voting for his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa in tomorrow’s elections. Mugabe (94) was speaking at a press conference...

Why Robert Mugabe is still a huge factor in Zimbabwe’s upcoming elections

When former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe was ousted, many did not think he would still be as influential in the upcoming elections. Nothing could be further from the truth. People in various...

The British saved Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe from assassination, new book asserts

Before he became Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister,  Robert Mugabe was the leader of the Zimbabwe African National Union (Zanu) and the leader of the uprising against white rule and advocating for majority...

Probe launched into Grace Mugabe’s PhD capped by husband Robert Mugabe

Former Zimbabwean First Lady Grace Mugabe is under probe for her 2014 doctorate awarded by the University of Zimbabwe in a few months of enrolling. Local media report that she had not studied for the doctorate...

Retirement package for former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe shocks many

Five weeks after the former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was forced to resign, the new administration has announced his retirement package, which has left many tongues wagging. In a statement issued...

Most Memorable, Controversial Statements by Robert Mugabe

He may be old and frail but the recently-retired President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, remains an influential figure, especially in the political realm. While many people will remember him as the man who...

Confusion in Zimbabwe As Embattled President Robert Mugabe Stays Put

A week after the Zimbabwean military captured power and put President Robert Mugabe under house arrest, mystery still surrounds what has been termed as the most peaceful coup in Africa. It is still not...

From Hero to Despot: The Fascinating Journey of President Robert Mugabe

After close to four decades of ups and downs, Zimbabweans are finally witnessing the transition of power, a phenomenon they have longed for since the country attained independence from Britain in 1980....

Is it Game Over for Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe After Military Takeover?

After 38 years of holding on to power, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is now facing one of the greatest threats to his reign after the Zimbabwean military detained him on Tuesday in what General Constantino...

UN Criticized for Naming President Robert Mugabe ‘Goodwill Ambassador’

Africans, especially members of the civil society, have criticized the United Nations’ decision to name Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe a “Goodwill Ambassador” to the World Health...

PollZimbabwean President Robert Mugabe To Vie for Re-Election in 2018 Polls

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will be the presidential candidate for the governing Zanu-PF party in the 2018 elections. It was made official on Saturday at the party’s youth wing conference...