Robert Mugabe

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Zimbabwe's Mugabe to be buried at new mausoleum in 30 days

Mugabe's first wife, Sally, is buried there and a space next to her had been reserved for Mugabe.

14 Sep 2019 9:28 AM

Strongmen with staying power: Why Pak won’t figure on list

Pakistan’s name would not appear on a list of states headed by strongmen who have stayed (or continue to be) in power for such periods.

12 Sep 2019 12:02 AM

India on Friday expressed its condolences over the demise of former Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe, who passed away at the age of 95, and hailed him as a "true friend" who contributed immensely to the friendship between the two countries. (Photo: File)

India expresses grief over demise of ex-Zimbabwe President Mugabe

Terming Mugabe as an 'icon of liberation', India said the late African leader devoted his life to the betterment of the people of Zimbabwe.

07 Sep 2019 9:54 AM

Former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe has died aged 95, the country's President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on his official Twitter account. (Photo: AFP)

Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe dies at 95

Officials often said he was being treated for a cataract, denying frequent private media reports that he had prostate cancer.

06 Sep 2019 1:30 PM

Former Zimbabwean cricketer Tatenda Taibu poses with his book Keeper Of Faith.

Tatenda Taibu, the keeper of faith

Taibu was trying to carry on with his life in Zimbabwe, but an incident involving his wife forced into exile.

05 Jul 2019 1:56 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AP)

Old may also be gold; sunset yrs can open new chapter of life

Recently, in MP and Rajasthan, older leaders assumed the reins of government though there was a demand that the younger ones should lead these states.

09 Jan 2019 5:21 AM

Opposition party supporters react after police fired tear gas, in Harare on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Ruling party wins majority in Zimbabwe, EU questions poll

The EU did not understand why the release of the presidential result was taking so long, he said.

02 Aug 2018 6:25 AM

Zuma’s exit: Will it herald change in Africa?

South Africa, we must remember, has one of the highest inequalities in the world as well as an appalling rate of joblessness.

19 Feb 2018 4:51 AM

Bennett, a former treasurer general of the opposition MDC party, was an important figure in Zimbabwean politics and served time in prison under former President Robert Mugabe. (Photo: AP)

US: Exiled Zimbabwe leader Roy Bennett killed in helicopter crash

The National Transportation Safety Board said it was investigating the crash 15 miles (24 km) east of Raton.

19 Jan 2018 12:48 PM

Emmerson Mnangagwa swore in his cabinet on Monday, with allies defending him against criticism for giving top posts to the generals who helped his rise to power. (Photo: AFP)

Zimbabwe swears in new Cabinet after 37 years of Robert Mugabe

Assembling a cabinet has not been without mishaps.

04 Dec 2017 8:36 PM

The ruling ZANU-PF party replaced Mugabe with Mnangagwa, who was fired weeks ago as vice president. (Photo: AFP)

Zimbabwe gets new cabinet under President Emmerson Mnangagwa

Cabinet includes ruling party loyalists as well as figures linked to the military, whose takeover helped oust former leader Robert Mugabe.

01 Dec 2017 4:41 PM

In Lebanon, Zimbabwe & Egypt, a stormy time

Zimbabwe initially did make significant progress on several fronts, and its subsequent woes were not always entirely of its own making.

30 Nov 2017 1:30 AM

Africa’s strongmen: A vanishing tribe

Now green shoots of democratic impulses in Africa are emerging in Ghana, Ethiopia, Liberia and Egypt.

27 Nov 2017 4:12 AM

‘He looked down and said people were chameleons,’ one of the sources was quoted as saying. (Photo: AP)

Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe cried when he agreed to resign: report

Mugabe agreed to step down under pressure from the military and his party after 37 years in power.

26 Nov 2017 5:42 PM

Mnangagwa inherits a southern African nation that once was prosperous but now struggles amid a severe cash shortage and high unemployment. (Photo: AP)

Zimbabwe’s new president Emmerson Mnangagwa promises era of democracy

Few international leaders are urging Zimbabwe's new prez to deliver on his promises of inclusiveness, economic reform, free, fair elections.

25 Nov 2017 12:08 PM

Emmerson Mnangagwa known as "The Crocodile" wore a dark suit, red tie and matching handkerchief, and a row of medals on his chest for the ceremony. (Photo: AFP)

Historic moment for Zimbabwe: Emmerson Mnangagwa becomes President

Mnangagwa, until recently one of Mugabe's closest allies, took the oath of office at the national sports stadium.

24 Nov 2017 3:51 PM

The tipping point for Mugabe was the realisation that he would be impeached and ousted in an undignified way. (Photo: AP)

Zimbabwe: Mugabe granted immunity, safety as he makes way for new rule

Robert Mugabe told negotiators he wanted to die in Zimbabwe and had no plans to live in exile.

24 Nov 2017 11:11 AM

Robert Mugabe gets immunity from prosecution in Zimbabwe

Emmerson Mnangagwa, the former vice president sacked by Mugabe earlier this month, is set to be sworn in as president on Friday.

24 Nov 2017 4:28 AM

People gather outside Harare’s airport to welcome former Zimbabwean vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa. (Photo: AFP)

Zimbabwe’s new President to be sworn-in on Friday

Mugabe was last seen in public on Friday and gave a televised address on Sunday.

23 Nov 2017 6:05 AM

The Beirut gamble: Its real target is Tehran

The ostracisation of Qatar has paid no obvious dividends. The trend in Syria does not conform to Saudi wishes.

23 Nov 2017 1:46 AM

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