Mugabe's appointment as WHO ambassador revoked

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe speaks at his 92nd birthday party held in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, 27 February 2016.

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe speaks at his 92nd birthday party held in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, 27 February 2016. Source: AAP

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Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe's appointment as the World Health Organisation's goodwill ambassador has been revoked after global outrage prompted the head of the UN organisation to rethink his decision to pick Mr Mugabe for the role.

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