# Robert Mugabe

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2022

# 1992

Tony O'Reilly offered newly widowed Robert Mugabe a stay in his estate and a lend of his jet

The businessman’s offer to the former Zimbabwean leader is revealed in newly released State Papers.

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Dec 28th 2022, 12:00 PM

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# Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe magistrate rules Mugabe should be reburied

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government wanted Mugabe’s burial to be a public event at the hilltop National Heroes Acre.

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Sep 10th 2021, 9:30 PM

# Zimbabwe

Echoes of Mugabe as Zimbabwe President entrenches his power

Emmerson Mnangagwa seized power after a military coup in 2017.

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Jun 1st 2021, 7:17 AM

# Zimbabwe

Robert Mugabe left $10 million, a farm and two houses - but no will

Mugabe’s daughter disclosed these assets to the High Court after the family had been unable to locate a will.

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Dec 3rd 2019, 10:10 PM

# Burial

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

# Robert Mugabe

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

# divided legacy

'Bob did his best': Zimbabweans divided as State funeral held for Robert Mugabe

While Mugabe leaves a divided legacy, no expense was spared for his funeral in Harare today.

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Sep 14th 2019, 2:49 PM

# Zimbabwe

Body of Robert Mugabe being flown home ahead of funeral in 60,000-seater stadium

Mugabe will lie in state tomorrow and Friday at Rufaro Stadium in Mbare township in Harare.

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Sep 11th 2019, 9:31 AM

# decline and fall

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

# Robert Mugabe

Former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe has died aged 95

Mugabe led Zimbabwe for over 30 years.

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Sep 6th 2019, 7:18 AM

# Decision time

Voting closes after high turnout in Zimbabwe's first post-Mugabe election

Officials overseeing the polls said long queues at many polling stations suggested a high turnout nationwide.

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Jul 30th 2018, 9:19 PM

# polling day

Mugabe hopes his former party will lose Zimbabwe election

Voters in Zimbabwe are going to the polls today in the country’s first election without Robert Mugabe on the ballot.

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Jul 30th 2018, 7:52 AM

Voices

Emmerson Mnangagwa: 'A changing of the guard or a genuine fresh start for Zimbabwe?'

It’s been like a dream for many people in Zimbabwe who feared that Mugabe would cling to power until his last breath, writes Sarah McCann.

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Nov 28th 2017, 7:00 AM

# Legal

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

# the crocodile

'The people have spoken' - Zimbabwe has sworn in its new president

Former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa takes over from Robert Mugabe who had been in power for 37 years.

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Nov 24th 2017, 11:56 AM

# Emmerson Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe's new president promises 'full democracy' in address to jubilant crowds

Mnangagwa was fired as Mugabe’s deputy earlier this month.

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Nov 22nd 2017, 10:24 PM

# High Coup

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

# Robert Mugabe

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

# deposed leader

Zimbabwe crisis: Mugabe in talks with South Africa to find resolution to country's turmoil

Robert Mugabe fired his vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa last week but he may still succeed him.

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Nov 16th 2017, 3:09 PM

# harare

Zimbabwe crisis: Mugabe 'under house arrest' after army seizes control

In the early morning broadcast, the military said that President Robert Mugabe and his family were safe.

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Nov 15th 2017, 12:18 PM

# Explainer

A tumultuous 24 hours: What's been happening in Zimbabwe, and what's next

“As soon as we have accomplished our mission we expect that the situation will return to normalcy,” the military said.

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Nov 15th 2017, 10:26 AM

# Zimbabwe

Tanks seen heading towards Harare after army chief's warning to Mugabe over 'treacherous shenanigans'

President Robert Mugabe’s decision to fire his vice president has led to political uncertainty.

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Nov 14th 2017, 6:15 PM

# Freedom of Speech

US journalist charged with attempting to overthrow Robert Mugabe after calling him 'selfish and sick'

Martha O’Donovan, who works in Zimbabwe, has been remanded in custody.

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Nov 4th 2017, 7:15 PM

# go-to-bed eyes

Robert Mugabe isn't falling asleep at events - he's 'just resting his eyes'

“The President cannot suffer bright lights,” a spokesperson said about the 93-year-old.

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May 12th 2017, 8:29 AM

# PREDICTION

Priest arrested for predicting 92-year-old Robert Mugabe will die this year

The priest had even given a date.

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Jan 16th 2017, 10:31 PM

# Harare Situation

92-year-old Mugabe backed to continue his rule over Zimbabwe

He has led the country for 36 years.

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Dec 17th 2016, 5:21 PM

# nice suit

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

# put em up

92-year-old Robert Mugabe just threatened to punch a journalist

The Zimbabwean President wasn’t okay with discussing his plans for retirement.

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Mar 5th 2016, 1:05 PM

# lavish celebrations

Food shortages aren't stopping Mugabe from throwing himself a massive birthday party

The scale of today’s celebrations have attracted controversy in drought-hit Zimbabwe.

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Feb 27th 2016, 4:18 PM

# Going Down

Photographers in Zimbabwe forced to delete photos of President Mugabe falling

Mugabe sped off in a limousine after the tumble.

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Feb 5th 2015, 10:36 AM

# monthly wage

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

# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

Everyone’s talking about Jill Meagher, pubs being closed, and disaster at Mount Everest.

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Apr 18th 2014, 9:55 PM

# not a fan

Robert Mugabe isn't impressed with Europe's "homosexual nonsense"

The 90-year-old leader of Zimbabwe was strongly critical of Europe during a speech today.

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Apr 18th 2014, 5:30 PM

# wags

Meet the women married to the world's biggest despots

Grace Mugabe, Asma al-Assad and all 30 of King Abdullah’s spouses.

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Jan 12th 2014, 5:30 PM

# State Papers

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

# Zimbabwe

Mugabe tells defeated foe to "go hang"

“If they die, even dogs will not sniff at their corpses” – Robert Mugabe has delivered a blistering public address, his first since the disputed election.

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Aug 12th 2013, 2:01 PM

# Zimbabwe

Mugabe faces growing fallout after disputed election win

Robert Mugabe’s rival, Morgan Tsvangirai, denounced the win as “stolen”.

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Aug 4th 2013, 7:30 PM

# Zimbabwe

Opposition cries foul as Mugabe claims landslide election victory

Robert Mugabe’s ZANU-PF party claims to have won 61 per cent of the vote, but longtime opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai says he’ll appeal the result in the courts.

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Aug 3rd 2013, 6:09 PM