Has Robert Mugabe Moved On Since His Fall From Grace?

His nephew and former minister, Patrick Zhuwao warned that there was an emerging "strong resistance" against Zimbabwe's new rulers. His ally and former minister Jonathan Moyo declared that the country will be plunged into bloodshed if the international community fails to remove President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government. Now Robert Mugabe has said Mnangagwa's government is illegal and the AU should help to "restore normalcy and democracy in Zimbabwe". The utterances from Mugabe and his exiled allies does leave one wondering whether the nonagenarian has accepted his fate or not.

The Mugabe family celebrates Robert Mugabe's 94th birthday.

Mugabe reportedly rejected a mini-birthday party that had been organised for him by the Zanu-PF Youth League

Speaking at his private birthday party, Mugabe accused the new administration of persecuting his wife.

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