but still this was an icon of, as i said, the 20th century and beyond in zimbabwe of the african liberation movement. and this complex and tainted legacy of mugabe will be discussed greatly today i m sure. i m already seeing it discussed on social media by all sorts of people around the world, especially in africa. back in 2017 when the military no longer supported him, what was the turning point, david, that led to that moment? the turning point many feel was that the first lady at the time, grace mugabe was making a power play with other members of the faction within the rulings. and it was just not acceptable to emerson mnangagwa and others. because of his failing health,
president is in the end wholly responsible for whatever action. actions throughout a long rule and rapid demise that many critics say were driven by mugabe s number one priority, himself. that report from our david mckinzy. and david now joins me on the line from johannesburg with more about the breaking news story. certainly, david, your story there outlined the years and years of abuse that the people suffered under his leadership, if you call it that. but he was 95 years old. are you learning anything more about his death, and is there reaction coming in now from the country? well, it s early morning and there will be very mixed reaction i m sure on the death of this icon of liberation struggle in africa but also the subsequent shrewd of zimbabwe as
liberation icon as well, a complicated character and certainly one of the icons of the 20th century in africa. right, and with that a complicated legacy as well. david mckinzy, we appreciate your reporting and we ll continue to follow this development as more people learn about the death of robert mugabe at the age of 95. david, thank you, and we ll be right back. frizzy, unruly hair? you need a hair smoother. get fructis sleek & shine with moroccan argan oil hair is super sleek, even in 97% humidity. no parabens. fructis sleek & shine by garnier, naturally! girl: dad! keep on watching! amazing, honey. (horn tooting) who can say why your heart sighs as your love flies kraft. for the win win. [ text notification now that you have]es
independence in 1980 until november 2017 when the military seized control of the country. he first served as prime minister until 1987 when parliament made hum the executive president. his new position effectively placed a strangle hold on government assuring that parliament was less relevant and independent. mr. mugabe was born in what was once the british colony of rodasia. he led the zimbabwe african union to overthrow the white government of ian smith and recognize zimbabwe in 1980. david mckinzy now takes a look at the legacy of one of men who shaped africa. reporter: after 37 years in