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Mugabe  and his ZANU troops followed the teachings of Mao Zedong, also known as Mao Tse-Tung.

The ending of white occupation came to a relatively peaceful close with discussions Smith and other African leaders prompting the agreement to give the African majority the right to govern its own lands. The nation’s first president was Canaan Banana, but it was largely a position of ceremony. Mugabe, now 92, has been the nation’s prime minister and head of government since 1987.

When Mugabe and the ZANU were elected to lead the country, an uprising from Nkomo took place during elections and left thousands dead. Mugabe and Nkomo reached an agreement in 1987 and formed the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front.

Several world leaders, including Prince Charles of Wales, attended the first Independence Day celebrations. The late Bob Marley performed the song, “Zimbabwe” at the festivities as well.

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Little Known Black History Fact: Zimbabwe Independence  was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

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