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# Robert Mugabe

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2022
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 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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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