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Robert Mugabe, Former Zimbabwean President, Dies in Singapore

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 6 September 2019.

Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe died in a Singapore hospital on an unspecified date, where he had been receiving treatment.

His death comes weeks after his son Chatunga Mugabe posted a photo of himself and his father, captioned 'Gushungo (Crocodile) will be fine!' on September 6, 2019.

Human Rights Watch Southern African director Dewa Mavhinga revealed that credible family sources said the former leader was 'no more'.

Robert Mugabe's daughter Bona said, 'God has done his willing' in a tribute message mourning her father.

Condolence messages poured in from fans, including Tendai Chinganga, who said, 'My deepest Condolences Sister. We shall forever miss this Great Son of the Soil, Our Iconic Leader and the Great Pan Africanist.'

Maodza Brian also paid tribute, saying, 'May His Soul Rest in Peace. We need to celebrate his life for the legacy and sacrifice. We shall remember him for generations and generations.'

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