In pictures: The life of Robert Mugabe

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A look at the political career of Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe.

Obituary: Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s first post-independence leader

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His promises of democracy and reconciliation dissolved into violence and economic misery.

Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s strongman ex-president, dies aged 95

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One of Africa's best-known figures went from being an icon of independence to authoritarian president.

Zimbabwe ex-President Robert Mugabe dies aged 95

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Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's first post-independence leader, dies at the age of 95

Africa’s week in pictures: 30 August-5 September 2019

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

UK couple finds Egyptian boy in car roof box

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A couple returned home from Calais to find two feet sticking out of the compartment.

Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia appeals Fifa’s life ban

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Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia files an appeal with Fifa and the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a life ban from football.

Ghana’s Agyemang Badu: I’ll comeback from illness stronger

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Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu says he will be mentally stronger after he recovers from a blood clot on his lungs.

South Africa closes embassy in Nigeria after xenophobic violence

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South Africa says its diplomatic staff in Nigeria have received threats of reprisal attacks.

Africa’s road to 2022 World Cup in Qatar underway

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Djibouti earn shock victory as Namibia, Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau all win away from home in 2022 World Cup qualifying.