World leaders mourn Robert Mugabe
World leaders have been paying glowing tributes to former President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, who passed away on Friday morning, September 6, in Singapore.
Mr Mugabe, who ruled Zimbabwe for 37 years died at age 95.
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Below are some of the tributes
Comrade Mugabe was an icon of liberation, a pan-Africanist who dedicated his life to the emancipation and empowerment of his people. His contribution to the history of our nation and continent will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in eternal peace (2/2), said the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa.
— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) September 6, 2019
I'm saddened by the passing of our martyr & giant of the African Revolution cde President Robert Mugabe. Let's continue the fight & protect his legacy. We must not allow our enemies to tell us how to remember him; we know our heroes.
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) September 6, 2019
May his soul rest in revolutionary peace. pic.twitter.com/wpvQm3Waf0
The European Union offers its condolences on the passing of former President of Zimbabwe, Robert #Mugabe.
The EU will continue to stand by #Zimbabwe and its people, to support reconciliation and to help ensure a united, prosperous, secure a democratic future for all Zimbabweans. pic.twitter.com/Y1UtPr3t0i— EU in Zimbabwe 🇪🇺 (@euinzim) September 6, 2019
Despite his flaws in later years, he will always be remembered as a great fighter for freedom and a dedicated Pan Africanist.
— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) September 6, 2019
He will be remembered for the great strides Zimbabwe made in education and health care in the immediate post independence period.#RIPMugabe 2/2
Nimepokea kwa masikitiko makubwa taarifa za kifo cha Rais Mstaafu na Baba wa Taifa la Zimbabwe Mzee Robert Mugabe. Afrika imepoteza mmoja wa viongozi Jasiri, Shupavu, Mwanamajumui wa Afrika na aliyekataa ukoloni kwa vitendo. Mungu aiweke roho yake mahali pema peponi, Amina.
— Dr John Magufuli (@MagufuliJP) September 6, 2019
A complex and brilliant man, but also with a dark side: David Coltart on Mugabe https://t.co/0DUyRpsp8N via @zimlive
— David Coltart (@DavidColtart) September 6, 2019
May Robert Mugabe’s soul Rest in Peace. He started very well, stayed too long and ended tragically. An African hero all the same and a leader that honestly meant well. His life is a lesson for all in public leadership roles - groom successors and leave when ovation is still loud! https://t.co/D1iTaTU1CU
— Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai (@elrufai) September 6, 2019
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">May Robert Mugabe’s soul Rest in Peace. He started very well, stayed too long and ended tragically. An African hero all the same and a leader that honestly meant well. His life is a lesson for all in public leadership roles - groom successors and leave when ovation is still loud! <a href="https://t.co/D1iTaTU1CU">https://t.co/D1iTaTU1CU</a></p>— Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai (@elrufai) <a href="https://twitter.com/elrufai/status/1169889337388855296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2019</a></blockquote>
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