Born on 21st February 1924. He is the current President of Zimbabwe and he has been power for over 30years.
Mugabe was one of the leaders of the Guerila movement which was against the white minority.
He was elected in power in 1980 as the Prime Minister to 1987. Mugabe was the first Executive head of state since 1987.
In 1987, the position of the Prime Minister was abolished and Mugabe assumed office of the Executive President of Zimbabwe, gainning additional powers in process.
In 1990, 1996, and 2002, he was re-elected as amied claims of widespread vote-rigging and intimidation. Mugabe's term ended in 2008 in another election marred by allegations of election fraud and intimadation.
Mugabe did not want any association with the Western powers.
It cannot be for the British, it cannot be for the Americans. If you want to be friends with us, fine. You stand there and i stand here,we shake hands, but remember, the Gold in my country is mine. Mugabe told the Press of The Independent Magazine 14th December 2012.
One of the most notorious leaders in forcing leadership down people's throats. I wonder if we could find any positive attribute during his especially advancing iron hand rather than earlier?
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