The 88-year-old Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe was said to be close to death. He is believed to be suffering from prostate cancer.
His wife, Grace, and close family members are reported to be at his bedside.
Rumours over Mugabe’s health have been widespread in recent weeks because of his frail appearance, it was said that due to his condition which has now deteriorated, there were claims that he has agreed to hand over power to his feared henchman and defense minister, Emmerson Mnangagwa.
There was heightened speculation when the Zimbabwe government postponed a cabinet meeting at the last minute as well as the actions of Zimbabwe’s vice president, Joice Mujuru, who reportedly cut short her trip to Asia to return home and prepare for the possibility of Mugabe’s death.
There was no comment on Mugabe’s health tonight from either his family or from the Zimbabwe government.
Mugabe’s aides have denied there is a medical emergency, claiming he is enjoying an Easter break in Asia with his family.
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