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BREAKING: Mugabe dies
06 Sep 2019 at 01:07hrs | Views
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's first post-independence leader, has died at the age of 95.
He died after battling ill health, his family confirmed.
On Friday morning, former Zanu-PF spin doctor and minister Professor Jonathan Moyo mourned the death of Mugabe.
"A dark cloud has enveloped Zimbabwe and beyond. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord," said Prof Moyo.
Zimbabwe People First spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire who enjoyed closed links with the Mugabes also mourned the former Zimbabwean leader.
" A dark day!!! Aaaah, my God!" he posted on Twitter.
Mugabe was removed from power through a military coup in November 2017 and replaced with Emmerson Mnangagwa as Zimbabwe's President.
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He died after battling ill health, his family confirmed.
On Friday morning, former Zanu-PF spin doctor and minister Professor Jonathan Moyo mourned the death of Mugabe.
"A dark cloud has enveloped Zimbabwe and beyond. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord," said Prof Moyo.
Zimbabwe People First spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire who enjoyed closed links with the Mugabes also mourned the former Zimbabwean leader.
" A dark day!!! Aaaah, my God!" he posted on Twitter.
Mugabe was removed from power through a military coup in November 2017 and replaced with Emmerson Mnangagwa as Zimbabwe's President.
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
Source - byo24news