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Zimbabwe ex-president Robert Mugabe dies aged 95 - Edoman - 09-06-2019 Zimbabwe ex-president Robert Mugabe dies aged 95 Zimbabwe ex-president Robert Mugabe has died at the age of 95. Mugabe, who was Zimbabwe's first post-independence leader, died after battling ill health, his family confirmed. The current President of Zimbabwe announced his passing 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." Mr Mugabe had been in hospital in Singapore since April. He was ousted in a military coup in November 2017, after being in power for over three decades. He served as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 1987 and then as President from 1987 to 2017 by Linda RE: Zimbabwe ex-president Robert Mugabe dies aged 95 - Edoman - 09-06-2019 8 important dates in the life of late Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's first post-independence leader, has died aged 95. Mugabe had been receiving treatment in a hospital in Singapore since April before his demise. Late Mugabe was ousted in a military coup in 2017 after 37 years in power. His early years were praised for broadening access to health and education for the black majority, but his later years were marked by human rights abuses and corruption. Below is the highlight of eight of the most important dates in his life... 1924: Born in 1924, then went on train and become a teacher 1964: Imprisoned by Rhodesian government 1980: Wins post-independence elections 1996: Marries Grace Marufu 2000: Loses referendum, pro-Mugabe militias invade white-owned farms and attack opposition supporters 2008: Comes second in first round of elections to Tsvangirai who pulls out of run-off amid nationwide attacks on his supporters 2009: Amid economic collapse, swears in Tsvangirai as prime minister, who serves in uneasy government of national unity for four years 2017: Sacks long-time ally Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, paving the way for his wife Grace to succeed him November 2017: Army intervenes and forces him to step down |