Question

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Robert Mugabe?

• A. He led the Zimbabwe's struggle against British colonialism.
• B. He appointed himself as the Vice President - Head of the State and Head of the government.
• C. His government censored the media and held unfair elections.
• D. Mugabe was ousted by the military in 2015.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A He led the Zimbabwe's struggle against British colonialism.
C His government censored the media and held unfair elections.

Mugabe had led Zimbabwe’s struggle against British colonialism. After gaining independence in 1980, Mugabe became Prime Minister. He changed the constitution of the country and appointed himself as Executive President - Head of the State and Head of the government. It was only in 2017 that Mugabe was ousted by the military - a whole three decades after he became the President.