The Rise and Fall of Robert Mugabe: From Freedom Fighter to Dictator

The video explores Zimbabwe's journey to independence, highlighting the roles of ZANU and ZAPU, and the rise of Robert Mugabe as the first prime minister. Initially seen as a beacon of hope, Mugabe's leadership soon turned into a dictatorship marked by political tensions, military expansion, and the brutal Gukurahundi massacres. The video details Mugabe's strategies to maintain power, including military investments and the suppression of opposition, ultimately leading to the merger of ZANU and ZAPU into ZANU-PF.

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