Robert Mugabe
Robert Mugabe was a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician who served as Prime Minister from 1980 to 1987 and then as President from 1987 to 2017. He is remembered for his role in the liberation of Zimbabwe from colonial rule and for his controversial policies that led to significant economic decline and political unrest in the country. Mugabe was known for his strongman tactics and was a vocal supporter of land reform policies that expropriated white-owned farms.
Born on Feb 21, 1924 (101 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 40,354 | $2,700,000 | 1,605$ |
| Botswana | 2 | 3.00 | 1.31% | +10% | 2,351,627 | 33,814 | $18,000 | 259$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,918 | $450,000 | 188$ |
| France | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 35,283 | $2,700,000 | 1,459$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 3,687 | $160,000 | 61$ |
| Cameroon | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 26,545,863 | 20,020 | $39,000 | 29$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,283 | $530,000 | 225$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 40,443 | $63,000 | 43$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 5.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 214,887 | $350,000 | 1,268$ |
| Totals | 11 | 346,055,305 | 411,689 | $7,010,000 | 5,137$ |
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South Africa:
Robert Mugabe was the former president of Zimbabwe, known for his reluctance to leave office.
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Tanzania:
Robert Mugabe was the longtime ruler of Zimbabwe before being toppled by a coup.
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Sweden:
Robert Mugabe was the long-time dictator of Zimbabwe, during whose rule the country was described as a failed state.
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Cameroon:
The article pays tribute to Robert Mugabe.
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Botswana:
Robert Mugabe was not recognized as the winner and president by Botswana's government during the 2008 disputed elections.
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Hungary:
Robert Mugabe was the Zimbabwean dictator who supported Chelsea.
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United Kingdom:
Robert Mugabe is referenced in terms of militarised conduct of liberation compared to Nujoma.
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United Kingdom:
Robert Mugabe unleashed violence against white landowners in Zimbabwe to prop up his regime.
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Argentina:
Robert Mugabe was controversially named 'Goodwill Ambassador' by Tedros Adhanom.
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Botswana:
Robert Mugabe commented on the poor diplomatic engagement of former president Ian Khama.
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