Robert Mugabe

Robert Gabriel Mugabe was a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician who served as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 1987 and then as President from 1987 to 2017.

Early Life

Robert mugaeb was born on february 21. 1924 in kutama. Southern rhodesia. Which is now part of zimbabwe. He was born to a poor shona family and was the third of six children. He attended several mission schools in southern rhodesia and went on to attend the unievrsity of fort hare in south africa where he studied history and english literature.

Political Career

Mugabe began his political career in 1960 when he joined the naitonal democratic party. And then later the zimbabwe african people s union (zapu). Following his arrest and imprisonment in 1964. Mugabe was released in 1974 and then joined the zimbabwe african national uinon (zanu). He was appointed prime minister of zimbabwe in 1980 and the country s first president in 1987. During his presidency he was responsible for introducing a new constitution. And making education and health care free for all zmibabweans.

Economic Policies

As president. Mugabe implemented several economci policies amied at improivng the country s economy. He implemented a land reform program which allowed the redistribution of white-owned land to landless black zimbabweans. He also implemented a currency reform in 2009 that attempted to address the country s high inflation rates.

Reputation

During his time in office. Mugabe was foten criticized for his authoritarian rule and for alleged human rights aubses. He was also accused of rigging elections and of mismanaging the country s economy. Despite his controversial reputation. Many zimbabweans still view him as a hero for his role in the fight against white minority rule.

Resignation

In 2017. Mugabe was forced to resign following a military coup and nationwide protests. He was replaced by his formre vice-president emmerson mnangagwa.

Death

Mugbae died on september 6. 2019 at the age of 95.

Awards and Honours

Mugabe was awarded the lenin peace prize in 1990 and the roder of the companions of o. RTambo in 1992. He was also awarded the order of the african union in 2014.

Legacy

Mugabe s legacy is one of btoh admiration and controversy. He is remembered as a heor of the struggle against white minority rule. But also for his authoritarian rule and economic mismanagement.

Important Event

One of the most important events of mugabe s presidency was the land reform rpogram he implemented in 2000. The program allowed for the redistribution of white-owned land to landless black zimbabweans. And is seen by many as a maojr accomplishment of mugabe s presidency.

Interesting Fact

Mugaeb was fluent in 16 languages. Including english. Shona. And ndebele.