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Saturday 16 April 2016

Thousands take to the streets in Zimbabwe in massive anti-Mugabe protests

The nonagenarian has ruled the South African country with an iron fist for 28 years and it seems the people want him gone. Thousands took to the street in the capital Harare demanding he step down in a protest organised by main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change. Estimates put the crowd at between 2000 and 10000 protesters.


Speaking before the crowd, MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai made clear that the protesters were not calling for revolution, but merely fair elections. “We are not demanding an overthrow of the government… We are demanding a dignified exit for the tired Mugabe,” Tsvangirai said, adding, “It’s time Mugabe listens to the voice of the people. The people shall liberate themselves.”

Tsvangirai ran against Mugabe in 2002, 2008, 2013. In what can only be described as a bastardisation of the democratic process, he got more votes than Mugabe in 2008 but “not enough to win,” according to the Mugabe government’s electoral oversight officials.

The protest suffered a hitch when organisers were initially denied the licence to match but the nation's high court gave the go-ahead.

52 comments:

Anonymous said...

Time to kick the old man out.What is an old man still doing as president in this modern world after 28 years when the country isn't Arabic.Tim28

Anonymous said...

Time to kick the old man out.What is an old man still doing as president in this modern world after 28 years when the country isn't Arabic.Tim28

Unknown said...

Na now una morning reach?since 1980

sinzujohn said...

mugabe wan die there

Unknown said...

I support una

Unknown said...

Their bizwagz

NaijaDeltaBabe said...

We dey watch


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Unknown said...

So they are just waking up abi?

Unknown said...

Ohh mugabe!

Unknown said...

Nice one.
It is like the spell the old looter did on them has being broken?
Nigerians will will u guys start una own abi una dey wait for scam change?
All Africa leaders are clueless and incompetent include grade 1 Nigeria terrorist buhari own.
They should do am well well the man is a shame so na his heritage or birth right to die in that seat or what.
He will soon send assassins to the person that arrange this that's African presidents for u.
Clueless old looter and incompetent mugabe and buhari must step down.












#sad indeed

Unknown said...

Hmmmmmmmm

Unknown said...

I seriously need a job.can any one help.thanks

kunta said...

These gullible people have woken up...lol...na today.
.Mugabe will rule that country till he dies!...mofos!

kunta said...

These gullible people have woken up...lol...na today.
.Mugabe will rule that country till he dies!...mofos!

Unknown said...

I tire ooo

Unknown said...

Oh freeborn why you mumu Iike this?

Pretty face said...

That Mugabe self, e wan die on top seat of presidency

Unknown said...

Its time that old looter step down for a younger well equiped man,abi he wants to die their nee?

Unknown said...

The maN old. Some. Still liKe him sha

Unknown said...

Thank God they finally wake up

Unknown said...

Na real wa! Linda take note!

Amaka Berry said...

Old Cargo... i tot he was already dead last month..LOLMarried School Teacher Found Hiding In The Bedroom Closet Of His 16 Year Old Student

Unknown said...

When did Zimbabwe become a "South African Country"????? Linda do u read stories or its copy and paste?

Anonymous said...

Not only mumu..
The guy severely need a medical evaluation.It seems the guy (freeborn) is suffering from smartness and intelligent tools but whoever eventually finds the tools should help me him out.
Need to be seriously examine like the woman had a sexual harrassment by the doctor.

Unknown said...

Africa means backwardness. We are not meant to grow by God

Unknown said...

All African leaders are clueless and you are expecting much from Biafra , better wake up

Unknown said...

Mugabe of Zimbabwe

Unknown said...

Soon it might be Nigeria next

Unknown said...

America @ it again

Unknown said...

Clueless is an APC phrase that is haunting them. Zimbabwe should take note.

Eddee Baba said...

Most African countries r unrest due to our old leaders who don't know anything about the present society yet they can't let go off power.unfortunately some fools will still vote for them....SORRY

Mr 47 said...

Ruled the South African country for 28yrs. Seriously!!!

Unknown said...

Why are African leaders so insensitive to the plights of their own people

Victor Aloefuna said...

let him give others chance to rule is
thee seat meant for him alone .
most of the African leaders are corrupt.
they want to die in the seat of power .

let him go since the people are tied of him.
go LoL.

Unknown said...

Nawao
-D great anonymous now as Vivian Reginalds

Welson said...

I guess they are just waking up from decade of sleep!!!

Unknown said...

This is serious !

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Unknown said...

The same thing we soon happen in nigeria, right now, no food, no fuel, no light, no wife to marry again,

Anonymous said...

The people of Zimbabwe have woken up too early, they should go back to slumber some more and give the old man more time to continue to mess up their lives.

Jude Akinwole said...

Leadership just seems to be a curse in Africa! #GodBlessNigeria

WarriTalkertive said...

I tire for the man oh, he wan discover mungo park b4 he commot..

Unknown said...

It's better late than never; it's over due. Don't know why they waited this long? This moment should be back by western leaders.

Okechukwu said...

36 years. Mugabe's been in power since July 1980. He was there on the Independance Day celebration when Bob Marley sang the song "Zimbabwe" in Harere. He was the prime minister though. But the PM was the real powerbase of the nation back then. From there he moved to be the President and moved the powerbase to the presidency too. Clearly, he has been ruling Zimbabwe since 36 years.

Hessaawards2019.com said...

The only thing that can take that serial criminal away from the presidency is death and that he will soon get... Very wicked and mean like idi amin!




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Unknown said...

This will be the toughest battle that Uncle Bob has to face in almost a Century.

Unknown said...

Live and let die, part 2

Anonymous said...

The masses are the ones with the real power. When they gather enmasse to protest, you know the game is up.

Unknown said...

you better know when to hold on, know when to walk away, know when to run. oga,rather baba M, use your tongue take count you teeth that na if teeth still dey that mouth
ooo

Unknown said...

Good#Lindangwanu#

Unknown said...

That old man should go and rest ehn.

Anonymous said...

Buhari's turn is coming soon. Protest! Old, incompetent, mofo

Anonymous said...

IF THAT MAN LEAVES, ZIMBABWE WILL REGRET JUST LIKE LIBYA, AFRICA WAKE UP

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