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Mugabe Becomes Zimbabwe's Leader
In April 1980, Robert Mugabe became the first prime minister of Zimbabwe, ending years of white minority rule.
In April 1980, Robert Mugabe became the first prime minister of Zimbabwe - formerly Rhodesia. He had just won historic elections, ending years of white minority rule. We hear from Wilf Mbanga who was once part of Mr Mugabe's inner circle.
(Photo: Wilf Mbanga (centre) tells joke to Robert Mugabe (L) and Julius Nyrere of Tanzania (R) , Delhi, 1984. Credit: Bester Kanyama)
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09:50GMT
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