Mugabe

American

[moo-gah-bee, -bey] / 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

Bellarmine Mugabe is one of two sons Robert Mugabe had with his second wife, Grace.

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 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 case against Mugabe and Matonhodze was postponed until 3 March when a bail application will be made.

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026

Bellarmine Mugabe is the youngest son of Robert and his second wife Grace Mugabe.

From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026

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