Mugabe was born on February 21, 1924, in what was then Rhodesia. He won Zimbabwe's first election after independence from British rule, becoming Prime Minister in 1980. He abolished the office in 1987, becoming President instead.
Voters in Zimbabwe are going to the polls on Monday in the country's first election without long-time leader Robert Mugabe's name on the ballot
The 93-year-old Mugabe, who resigned on Tuesday as lawmakers began impeaching him, has not been seen outside a few photographs since his stunning speech to the nation on Sunday night in which he defied calls to step down.
Emmerson Mnangagwa, who fled Zimbabwe upon being fired from his job as vice president on November 6, made a triumphant return to the country a day after 93-year-old Mugabe resigned
Mugabe, who was the world’s oldest head of state, said in his resignation letter that legal procedures should be followed to install a new president “no later than tomorrow.”
For years Mugabe inspired other leaders across the continent to emulate his tactics and extend their rule by manipulating the constitution and suppressing opposition through violence and intimidation.
Impeachment allegations against Mugabe included that he “allowed his wife to usurp constitutional power” and that he is “of advanced age” and too incapacitated to rule.
The ruling ZANU-PF party was poised to begin impeachment proceedings against Mugabe after its Central Committee voted to oust the president as party leader and select Mnangagwa as his replacement.
Mugabe, sitting alongside the uniformed generals who were behind the military intervention, delivered a speech that conveyed he was unruffled by the turmoil.
Zimbabwean officials have not revealed details of the talks, but the military appears to favor a voluntary resignation by Mugabe to maintain a veneer of legality in the political transition.
Still clinging to his now-powerless post, the longtime leader was scheduled on Sunday to discuss his expected exit with the military command that put him under house arrest.
Several thousand graduates of the Zimbabwe Open University and guests stood as Mugabe and other dignitaries entered a tent set up for the event.
Zimbabwe’s military appeared to have brought an end to Robert Mugabe’s long, 37-year reign.
The wily, 93-year-old Mugabe has led the once-prosperous southern African nation since independence from white minority rule in 1980, and many in the country know no other leader.
It was not clear where Mugabe, 93, and his wife were on Wednesday but it seems they are in the custody of the military. “Their security is guaranteed,” Moyo said.
Zimbabwe's Army on Tuesday was seen roaming just outside the capital in tanks and has also taken over country's national broadcaster.
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