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September 7, 2019
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has declaredthe late founding leader of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, a national hero.
Mugabe, died Friday in Singapore, where he had beenreceiving medical treatment since April.
In an address to the nation, Mnangagwa declared daysof national mourning until Mugabe is buried.
Mnangagwa said ZANU-PF party has met and accorded himnational hero status, which he earned and richly deserves. He also thanked thegovernment of Singapore for the medical care it extended to the leader untilhis death.
In a glowing and moving tribute, Mnangagwa praisedMugabe for his great contribution and dedication to the development of thecountry before and after independence.
He described Mugabe as a great teacher, mentor andremarkable statesman of the century’. He lauded Mugabe for his signature policyof reconciliation and forgiveness with former coloniser Britain soon afterindependence in 1980.