Robert Mugabe dies at 95 - dividing Zimbabweans through his death
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
A special programme dedicated entirely to the memory and legacy of Robert Mugabe, founding leader of an independent Zimbabwe.
Robert Mugabe divided opinion when he was alive and that has not changed after his death. He is one of Africa's best-known figures went from being an icon of independence to authoritarian president.
We hear of how African leaders hailed his appearance on the continental stage in 1980.
We also get views and voices from inside Zimbabwe and across the continent, reflecting on the legacy of the man who led Zimbabwe for 37 years.
(Photo: Robert Mugabe. Credit: Getty Images)
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- Fri 6 Sep 201915:06GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
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