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Zimbabwe's icon of liberation Mugabe dies

Former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe has died.

Robert Mugabe speaking at his 92nd birthday party in 2016.
Robert Mugabe speaking at his 92nd birthday party in 2016. Source: AAP

Mugabe was 95.

He died after battling ill health, his family confirmed to the B-B-C.

The long-time leader was removed from power in a coup in 2017. How will Robert Mugabe, be remembered?


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