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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBBC.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
Yup, he is an excellent use of the phrase 'the road to hell is paved with good intentions'
Amishman
Sep 2019
#2
The good die young, which may explain his longevity. China are going to be all over this....
OnDoutside
Sep 2019
#3
roamer65
(36,745 posts)1. Some people grace us by their presence, others by their absence.
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'
Started out trying to restore self control after colonialism, and fell into corruption and mismanagement
Jeffersons Ghost
(15,235 posts)5. K&R nicely worded reply. I agree
OnDoutside
(19,956 posts)3. The good die young, which may explain his longevity. China are going to be all over this....
MFM008
(19,808 posts)4. Good men
Like my dad and many others die young(he was 69)
Assholes live forever.