Mugabe

[moo-gah-bee, -bey]

noun

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

Mugabe

/ mʊˈɡɑːbɪ /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

Mnangagwa, who ousted long-time ruler Robert Mugabe, has presided over a collapsing economy that has suffered hyperinflation and unemployment, undermined by alleged corruption and cronyism.

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The son of Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe has appeared in a Harare court charged with drug possession.

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Robert Mugabe Jr, 33, was arrested on Wednesday morning as he drove the wrong way down a one-way street, according to court documents.

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Mr Mugabe's lawyer told the BBC they plan to deny the charges, and contested the factual claims made by the police.

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Mr Mugabe wore joggers and a red cap while on his phone as he was led into the magistrates court on Thursday.

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