Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe dies at 95
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's first post-independence leader, has died at the age of 95.
He died after battling ill health, his family confirmed to the BBC. Mr Mugabe was ousted from power in a military coup in November 2017, ending his three-decade reign.
Zimbabwe's education secretary Fadzayi Mahere tweeted: "Rest In Peace, Robert Mugabe."
He was born on 21 February 1924, in what was then Rhodesia. He was imprisoned for more than a decade without trial after criticising the government of Rhodesia in 1964.
His contribution to the history of our nation and continent will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” President Mnangagwa said.
According to SABC, President Mnangagwa told his Cabinet two weeks ago that doctors had discontinued treatment.
Reports indicate that the 95-year old Mugabe died at a Singaporean hospital after a long illness.
The current President Emmerson Mnangagwa made the announcement on Twitter on Friday morning.
“Cde Mugabe was an icon of liberation, a pan-Africanist who dedicated his life to the emancipation and empowerment of his people.
In 1973, while still in prison, he was chosen as president of the Zimbabwe African National Union (Zanu), of which he was a founding member.
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