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Everyone dies in the end, even Robert Mugabe
Robert Mugabe, former president of Zimbabwe (for 30 plus years) is dead. No one is really surprised by this, in fact it was expected once he was 'gently' removed from…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has died, aged 95
Receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness in April in Singapore, Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe has died, aged 95. Mugabe, who dominated Zimbabwe's politics for nearly 40 years, was a…
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The Big 5: Peter Obi says senator’s allowance is nothing compared to governors, Mugabe says Zimbabwe coup d’etat must be undone and other top stories
These are the stories we should be monitoring today. Close to three months into 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Ministries, Agencies and Departments (MDAs) yet to defend their 2018…
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#YNaija2017Review: Hurricane Harvey, Mugabexit, Libyan slave trade… See the top 10 events that shook the world
These 10 events sent shock waves around the world, leaving confusion, disarray and relief in their wake. Presented in no particular order. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria This year,…
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Apart from immunity, deposed Mugabe is to enjoy some other benefits
The former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace are reportedly going to be given £7.5 million as well as immunity from prosecution. Why it matters: Mugabe was…
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Former Zimbabwean leader Mugabe granted immunity from prosecution
Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe was granted immunity from prosecution, sources close to the negotiations said on Thursday. According to the source, Mugabe was assured that his safety would be…
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[Special Editorial] The new Zimbabwe: How will it be achieved?
by Alexander O. Onukwue On the 22nd of November 2017, the 16 million people of Zimbabwe woke up and, for the first time in the last 37 years, did not…
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The Thread: How African leaders can avoid going the way of Robert Mugabe
After 37 long years wielding the sceptre, Robert Mugabe finally succumbed to Military pressure and resigned. Generations of Zimbabweans rejoiced to see him go. BBC reports: "a man fell to…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Davido, Deji Adeyanju, others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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The Late 5: President Buhari’s rejection of Bills sent to him, the resignation of Mugabe, other stories
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. Embattled President of Zimbabwe who was removed as the leader of the ZANU-PF party has finally resigned. This was announced…
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Just In: Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe has resigned – Parliament Speaker
The overthrown President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe has finally tendered his resignation. This announcement was made by the Parliament Speaker, in a letter, he read to lawmakers, AFP reports. "I…
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YNaija Analysis: Is Mugabe Africa’s last great dictator?
by Alexander O. Onukwue After the coup that was not a coup and the resignation that was not a resignation, it is still the expectation that Robert Mugabe’s 37-year rule…
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Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe ‘agrees to resign’
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Sunday agreed to resign, a source familiar with the negotiations said. His party, ZANU-PF had given the 93-year-old less than 24 hours to quit as…
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Mugabe fired as ruling party leader, replaced with sacked VP
Zimbabwean ruling party, ZANU-PF has sacked President Robert Mugabe as its leader and replaced him with his sacked Vice President, Emmerson Mnangagwa. According to Reuters, the leaders of the party met on…
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The Thread: Ready for Mugabe’s movie ‘The Last Emperor of Zimbabwe’? Here’s the script
The drama unfolding in Zimbabwe has the world's rapt attention, as it should. For one, the 93-year-old despot, Robert Mugabe, just got unseated from his throne recently, through a bloodless…
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The Late 5: Mugabe’s public appearance, Anyim’s arrest, and other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today. Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe appeared publicly for the first time since the military takeover and he is not looking disturbed one bit.…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – The 17th of November
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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BREAKING: Mugabe makes first public appearance after military takeover
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe attended the graduation ceremony of Zimbabwe Open University in Harare on Friday morning. This is Mugabe's first public appearance since the military seized control of the…
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Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF says “no going back” on Mugabe
The leaders of Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party are meeting on Friday, to reach a resolution on the process to finally oust President Robert Mugabe at the weekend - as highlighted…
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The Late 5: Mugabe’s refusal to resign, Tinubu fires Jonathan, and other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today. Despite being locked up in a house, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has refused to resign after a meeting with military generals. National…
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Robert Mugabe refuses to resign after talks with military
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has refused to resign during a crunch meeting Thursday with military generals. The talks in Harare confirmed to AFP by a source close to the army leadership,…
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MUGABEXIT: The eventual fall from grace
by Alexander O. Onukwue “I’m not going to have anybody advocate the overthrowing of a government and remain in the country. He’s not one of us if he does…
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The Thread: “If it looks like a coup, walks like a coup and quacks like a coup, then it’s a coup” | Twitter reacts to Zimbabwe’s military takeover
Following news reports showing military tanks rolling into Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, home to Robert Mugabe, the 93 year old President, they've been conflicting stories as to whether a coup has…
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Mugabe has been placed under house arrest – Zuma
South African President, Jacob Zuma has said his Zimbabwean counterpart, Robert Mugabe has been placed under house arrest. Background: The military had taken over the country and arrested Robert Mugabe…
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Every effort must be made to resolve all issues | Buhari calls for calm in Zimbabwe
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for calm and peace, as the army takes over power in Zimbabwe. Background: It was reported that President Robert Mugabe and his wife, have been…
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“There was no coup, only a bloodless transition” | Zimbabwe’s ZANU-PF speaks on Mugabe’s arrest
The Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU -PF) have announced that there was no coup in the country, only that President Robert Mugabe and his wife, have been…
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Mugabe’s spokesperson says the President would have rejected WHO’s ambassadorial role
Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe would have rejected the role of WHO goodwill ambassador had he been formally asked, his spokesman said Tuesday. A reminder: The World Health Organisation (WHO) revoked the…
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WHO withdraws Robert Mugabe’s goodwill ambassador role
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revoked the appointment of Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador. WHO director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement, "I have listened carefully to all…
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Mugabe attacks Donald Trump at #UNGA, calls him “Giant Gold Goliath”
The President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe came all out for U.S. President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday - calling him the “Giant Gold Goliath.” Highlights: Mugabe, 93,…
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Leaders slept through Trump’s #UNGA speech | Here’s why
The 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, just did the single most unlikely thing you'd have ever attributed to him - he just bored the world. Donald…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy