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irisblue

(32,974 posts)
Fri Sep 6, 2019, 01:14 AM Sep 2019

BBC.com is reporting Robert Mubgabe of Zimbabwe has died at 95

Source-https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-49604152


Entire article-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."

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BBC.com is reporting Robert Mubgabe of Zimbabwe has died at 95 (Original Post) irisblue Sep 2019 OP
Some people grace us by their presence, others by their absence. roamer65 Sep 2019 #1
Yup, he is an excellent use of the phrase 'the road to hell is paved with good intentions' Amishman Sep 2019 #2
K&R nicely worded reply. I agree Jeffersons Ghost Sep 2019 #5
The good die young, which may explain his longevity. China are going to be all over this.... OnDoutside Sep 2019 #3
Good men MFM008 Sep 2019 #4

roamer65

(36,745 posts)
1. Some people grace us by their presence, others by their absence.
Fri Sep 6, 2019, 01:34 AM
Sep 2019

That butcher Mugabe definitely is the latter.

Good riddance.


Amishman

(5,557 posts)
2. Yup, he is an excellent use of the phrase 'the road to hell is paved with good intentions'
Fri Sep 6, 2019, 05:40 AM
Sep 2019

Started out trying to restore self control after colonialism, and fell into corruption and mismanagement

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