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

The youngest son of Zimbabwe's late former leader Robert Mugabe is to deported from South Africa immediately, a court in Johannesburg has ordered.

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 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

The youngest son of Zimbabwe's late former President Robert Mugabe has been formally charged with attempted murder at a brief appearance in a South African court.

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026

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

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026

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