Robert Mugabe, the former president of Zimbabwe, has died aged 95.
Current president Emmerson Mnangagwa announced his death on Twitter, writing:"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." 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 Mr Mugabe had ruled Zimbabwe since 1980 and was the world's oldest head of state before his dramatic exit in 2017.Advertisement
He had been accused of a range of human rights abuses, including denying food aid to areas supporting the opposition.
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