News Alert: Robert Mugabe, who led Zimbabwe for 30 years from independence to economic ruin, dies at 95

The Zimbabwean president rose to power as a champion of anti-colonial struggle, but during 37 years of authoritarian rule presided over the impoverishment and degradation of one of the sub-Saharan African country. His death was announced on Twitter by Zimbabwe's current president, Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Sep 6, 1:32 AM     Robert Mugabe, who led Zimbabwe for 30 years from independence to economic ruin, dies at 95 The Zimbabwean president rose to power as a champion of anti-colonial struggle, but during 37 years of authoritarian rule presided over the impoverishment and degradation of one of the sub-Saharan African country. His death was announced on Twitter by Zimbabwe's current president, Emmerson Mnangagwa. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071