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Former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe buried at his rural home village
Mugabe died in a Singapore hospital on 6 September, aged 95.
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Sep 28th 2019, 5:51 PM
Traditional beliefs and rituals are fueling tensions over Mugabe's funeral
Former Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe died on 6 September, aged 95.
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Sep 18th 2019, 11:33 AM
Acceptable in the 80s: Ireland once regarded Mugabe as a respected statesman and honoured guest
The Zimbabwe leader was viewed as a pariah by the West for decades. Things were different in 1983.
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Sep 6th 2019, 1:06 PM
Zimbabwe opposition leader lashes 'unverified fake results' as Zanu-PF claim victory
Robert Mugabe’s successor Emmerson Mnangagwa has been declared winner of the historic election.
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Aug 3rd 2018, 11:35 AM
Zimbabwe judge rules military action against Robert Mugabe legal
The military stepped in almost two weeks ago after Mugabe’s firing of deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa.
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Nov 25th 2017, 10:16 AM
Zimbabwe's next leader nicknamed 'The Crocodile' prepares to take power
He’s set to take power tomorrow.
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Nov 23rd 2017, 12:15 PM
Army appeals for calm as Mugabe faces impeachment test in Zimbabwe
Mugabe seemed to brush aside the turmoil — blithely declaring he would chair a top-level meeting of the party.
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Nov 20th 2017, 9:15 PM
Mugabe defies resignation expectations in TV speech
He has been in power for nearly four decades.
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Nov 19th 2017, 12:08 PM
Thousands of protesters turn out in Zimbabwe calling for resignation of Robert Mugabe
The marches will cap an unprecedented week in which generals seized power and put Mugabe under house arrest.
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Nov 18th 2017, 12:45 PM
Robert Mugabe remains defiant in face of mounting pressure to step down
The talks in Harare came after soldiers put Mugabe under house arrest and took over state TV.
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Nov 17th 2017, 9:30 PM
'Bizarre and offensive': Simon Harris weighs in on the Robert Mugabe controversy
Mugabe’s appointment was condemned by a number of officials..
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Oct 22nd 2017, 3:15 PM
Robert Mugabe's wife wants diplomatic immunity after being accused of attacking model
Gabriella Engels, aged 20, said she had been attacked with an electrical extension cord.
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Aug 16th 2017, 9:10 PM
Zimbabwe vendors get creative as Mugabe's job promises disappear
Three piece suits are often the order of the day.
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Oct 16th 2016, 9:30 AM
Zimbabwe is now exchanging 40 US cents for $100,000,000,000,000
“I used it as garden manure. Why would I have kept that dirt?”
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Jun 12th 2015, 9:10 PM
Mugabe now taking home €2,900 (in a country where the average wage is €300)
The 90-year-old Zimbabwean Presidents said it was important his government “should recognise the hard times at the moment”.
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Apr 22nd 2014, 4:15 PM
Cornflakes and Ribena among foods banned during Mugabe's 1983 visit to Ireland
State papers have revealed Mrs Mugabe’s dietary requirements.
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Dec 30th 2013, 7:30 AM
Six detained air force officers caused significant tension for Mugabe’s visit to Ireland
It was a hot topic of discussion whether Taoiseach Fitzgerald should raise the issue of the detained air force officers with Mugabe during his visit.
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Dec 27th 2013, 9:15 AM
It would be deemed an “unfortunate event” if Mugabe was harmed on state visit to Ireland
A 1980s state paper advised the Department of Justice to increase security as it would not look good for the country if he was harmed while visiting Ireland.
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Dec 27th 2013, 8:45 AM
Mugabe's party claims victory as observers question vote
Zimbabwe election observers have said that the country’s Presidential election was “seriously compromised”.
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Aug 1st 2013, 10:39 AM
Photos: Zimbabwe goes to the polls amid fears of vote-rigging
Robert Mugabe has been in power for 33 years, but has promised to step down if he loses this election.
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Jul 31st 2013, 9:00 AM
Zimbabweans vote on new constitution that would curb Mugabe's power
Voters are expected to roundly back the text, which would introduce presidential term limits, beef up parliament’s powers and set elections to decide whether 89-year-old Robert Mugabe stays in power.
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Mar 16th 2013, 4:45 PM
Is Robert Mugabe fighting for his life?
The Zimbabwean leader is reportedly undergoing medical treatment in Singapore amid speculation he may be about to hand over power.
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Apr 10th 2012, 10:14 AM
Mugabe says he is "fit as a fiddle" and compares himself to Jesus
The Zimbabwean president, speaking on his 88th birthday, also gave tips on how to live a long life.
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Feb 21st 2012, 2:00 PM