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Robert Mugabe Is Dead

Written by Smooth FM on September 6, 2019

Former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe has died.

He reportedly died in a hospital in Singapore this morning.

He served as prime minister of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 1987 and then as president from 1987 to 2017.

Emmerson Mnangagwa, the Zimbabwean president, confirmed the news on his Twitter account.

It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on of Zimbabwe's founding father and former President, Cde Robert Mugabe (1/2)
— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) September 6, 2019

Cde Mugabe was an icon of liberation, a pan-Africanist who dedicated his life to the emancipation and empowerment of his people. His contribution to the history of our nation and continent will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in eternal peace (2/2)
— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) September 6, 2019

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