Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's ex leader, dies at 95

[MenInG]

Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's first post-independence leader, has died at the age of 95.

He died after battling ill health, his family confirmed to the BBC.

Mr Mugabe was ousted from power in a military coup in November 2017, ending his three-decade reign.

Zimbabwe's education secretary Fadzayi Mahere tweeted: "Rest In Peace, Robert Mugabe."

He was born on 21 February 1924, in what was then Rhodesia.

e was imprisoned for more than a decade without trial after criticising the government of Rhodesia in 1964.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-49604152

 

[SensiblePakFan]

Damn. End of an era.

 

[Nostalgic]

Like Marshal Petain, he lived far too long. If he had passed away (or at least retired) in the early 80s, he would’ve been hailed as a great freedom fighter and statesman.

Proof positive that you shouldn’t overstay your welcome.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Like Marshal Petain, he lived far too long. If he had passed away (or at least retired) in the early 80s, he would’ve been hailed as a great freedom fighter and statesman.

Proof positive that you shouldn’t overstay your welcome.

Reminds me of a certain Dark Knight quote

 

[Nostalgic]

Reminds me of a certain Dark Knight quote

Who or what is a dark knight?

 

[big_gamer007]

Wasn't he the most corrupt leader Zimbabwe had who ruined the entire nation? Looted billions of $$ and led his country to inflation never seen before in the world??

 

[James]

Reminds me of a certain Dark Knight quote

Who or what is a dark knight?

Think the quote being referred to is from the Batman film The Dark Knight, “You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a villain.” Apt in this case.

 

[Nostalgic]

Think the quote being referred to is from the Batman film The Dark Knight, “You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a villain.” Apt in this case.

No wonder I wasn’t aware of the quote, having never been interested in superhero movies. But an apt quote nonetheless.

 

[Robert]

Started off as a revolutionary hero, then wrecked his country.

 

[Nostalgic]

His legacy aside, such as it is, my OCD compels me to be upset whenever someone passes away in their 90s: so close to that three figure mark, yet not close enough.

 

[sweep_shot]

He was a hero who became a villain.

I don't know whether to feel happy or sad. He has done good things but also bad things.

 

[Markhor]

A cruel tyrant who trashed public institutions, looted his country's wealth with his cronies and has the blood of THOUSANDS of civilians in Matabeleland on his hands.

 

[Major]

why was h considered a hero?

 

[Markhor]

why was h considered a hero?

He fought against Ian Smith's white minority rule after independence from Britain.