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Mugabe

American

[moo-gah-bee, -bay] / muˈgɑ bi, -beɪ /

noun

Robert (Gabriel), 1924–2019, Zimbabwean political leader: prime minister 1980–87; president 1987–2017.

Mugabe British

/ mʊˈɡɑːbɪ /

noun

Robert. born 1925, Zimbabwean politician; leader of one wing of the Patriotic Front against the government of Ian Smith of Rhodesia, and of the Zanu party; prime minister (1980–87); president from 1987

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Mnangagwa -- nicknamed "The Crocodile" because of his ruthlessness -- came to power in 2017 in a military-backed coup that ousted Robert Mugabe at the age of 93 and after 37 years in power.

From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026

However, she continues to live in the vast Blue Roof mansion in Harare, which was bought by Zanu-PF for Robert Mugabe while he was still in power.

From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026

The arrest in South Africa of the youngest son of Zimbabwe's former President, Robert Mugabe, has brought renewed attention to the former first family and their controversies over the years.

From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026

Her plans fell apart when Mugabe was deposed after he sacked then Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa in November 2017.

From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026

Appearing in court, dressed in black, Mugabe looked calm during the proceedings.

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026

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