Robert+Mugabe

ROBERT GABRIEL MUGABE

- **__Basic Information__** o Current City: Harare, Mugabe o Hometown: Kutama, Zimbabwe o Sex: Male o Birthday: February 21, 1924 o Political Views: One-party rule o Religious Views: Roman Catholic o Bio: Robert Mugabe was born on February 21, 1924 in Kutama, Zimbabwe which is a small village. He had two older brothers who died when he was young, and two younger siblings. His father was a carpenter and had left him and his mother. He went to a Roman Catholic Mission School where he was trained as a teacher. He was also a student at the University College of Fort Hare, where he was introduced to nationlist politics. He taught in Ghana for a while and helped a Reverend to form the Zimbabwe African Nationl Union (ZANU) as a breakaway from the previously known group called ZAPU. Later in 1964 he was arrested for "subversive speech" and spent the next ten years in prison. While Mugabe was in jail he led a coup in 1974 to go against the government. He was soon let out, and set up a guerilla war to gain control of the government. The prime minister at the time was Ian Smith, who was white and ruled Rhodesia, current day Zimbabwe. He was a part of the Patriotic Front of Zimbabwe which was a group formed to overthrow Smith. This party operated in neighboring bases, such as Zambia, in order to plan to overthrow the formally Rhodesian government. This guerilla war Mugabe had planned ended with negotiations in London in 1974. Mugabe's party had won in the end, and Robert became prime minister of Zimbabwe in 1980 and had won by a landslide. After winning his position, he established a one-party rule in his country. Mugabe tried to improve life for the Zimbabweans by increased wages, improved social services, and food subsidies. Despite these measures Zimbabwe's economy steadily declined. Another way Mugabe tried to improve things was by introducing a new party called Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF). This was a party that was merged with Nkomo, and Robert was the first secretary which meant that he had full control over the party. On December 31, 1987 Robert Mugabe became the first president of Zimbabwe, effectively establishing the one-party rule. o Favorite Quotations: " Stay with us, please remain in this country and constitute a nation based on national unity. " - **__Relationships__** o Mother: Bona Mugabe o Father: Gabriel Mugabe Matibiri o Daughters: Bona Mugabe o Sons: Nhamodzenyika Mugabe o Brothers:Donato Mugabe (younger), Michael Mugabe (older), He also had another older brother not well known to the village; Both his brothers died when Robert was young. o Sisters: Sabina Mugabe - **__Likes and Interest__** o Activities: Organizing paperwork, scheduling day, and making new laws o Interests: Politics and debates o Music: Traditional African music o Books: To Kill a Mockingbird o Movies: Cloverfield o Television: CNN World News - **__Education and Work__** o High School: Roman Catholic Mission School o College/University: University College of Fort Hare o Employer: Originally Pirme Minister of Zimbabwe, currently President of Zimbabwe


 * __ Photos __** ** (15 photos; 5 in each album)

ALBUM 1: Zimbabwe

ALBUM 2: Family

ALBUM 3: Miscellaneous**

__Groups__

This group allows members to share their thoughts about the religion Roman Catholic. Robert Mugabe’s religious views are Roman Catholic and he would have a lot of thoughts on this topic. He attended missionary schools so all his life he has been surrounded with this religion. This would enable him to discuss different factors about his religion and have discussions with other members. - EXPLANATION** This group allows members to share their thoughts about the religion Roman Catholic. Robert Mugabe’s religious views are Roman Catholic and he would have a lot of thoughts on this topic. He attended missionary schools so all his life he has been surrounded with this religion. This would enable him to discuss different factors about his religion and have discussions with other members.
 * GROUP 1: Roman Catholic Group**
 * -Explanation**
 * GROUP 2: RhodesiansZimbabweansWorldwide

- EXPLANATION** This group if a place where people can discuss African politics. This is a topic where a lot of debates and go on, and Robert Mugabe as a politician would enjoy debates. As president he has a lot of experience with politics and would be able to bring new topics to the table. This group is a good place for him to bring forth his ideas and share his thoughts on this topic.
 * GROUP 3: AfricansPolitics

- EXPLANATION** The secessionist-movement is for people who think that a one-party rule would be a better living environment for the people. The one-party rule is how Mugabe chooses to run his country, so he would be a big supporter of this group. He could propose strong opinions on why a one-party rule is more beneficial, which would allow others to obtain his thoughts. Zimbabwe is a strict one-party rule and is led by Robert Mugabe; he carries forth all actions relating to Zimbabwe.
 * GROUP 4: Secessionist-Movement

- EXPLANATION** This is a group that promotes unification of Africans from different African countries. This would be a good place for Mugabe to include Zimbabwe in discussions relating to Africa, since Zimbabwe is a part of Africa. This would make the country included in getting to know other ideas proposed by other countries which can be used to help one’s own country. This is a good place where issues can be raised and proposed and all of Africa will have an input on it.
 * GROUP 5: African_Union

- EXPLANATION** This is a place where people can dwell on old things. This group is specifically for people who have connections with Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe, to talk about the country. Robert Mugabe has lived in Rhodesia all his life so he would be able to describe the lifestyle in this country very well. With his input others can get a descriptive explanation of Rhodesia and what it is like, since Mugabe has a passion for this country.
 * GROUP 6: Rhodesia

- EXPLANATION** Irregulars is a group that talks about irregular wars that have been going on in history, and a place where people and discuss the outcomes of that particular event. Mugabe’s guerilla war against the government would be a great discussion topic for this group. The guerilla war he has set up was so he can get out of jail and gain control of the government. He has won and eventually became prime minister, which had later changed to president. Mugabe could specific information on this war that can be debated in this group.
 * GROUP 7: Irregulars

**- EXPLANATION ** This is a group that defends the revolutionary values of Zimbabwe as founded by ZANU PF. This is an organization that Robert Mugabe along with another business man had created. He would support this group one hundred percent since he was the one who created this. He would be able to tell people about the positives of ZANU PF, and encourage others to support it as well.  - EXPLANATION** This group is a place where people can discuss the Shona people. Since Mugabe's mother was a part of the Shona people, she told him a lot of stories. Robert will be able to let people know how things were down traditionally in Zimbabwe. The Shonas were an important part of ancient Zimbabwe, and Mugabe can let people know exactly how they traditionally did things.  - EXPLANATION** This is a group where people can dicuss village life in Africa. Robert Mugabe grew up in a village so he has personal experience. He would enjoy talking about his past and can give others specific details on how village lifestyle differs from city lifestyle. Others can really get to know how village life is with Mugabe's participation
 * GROUP 8: Magambaezimbabw e **
 * GROUP 9: Patsime
 * GROUP 10: AfriKTownCrier

__ Quizes __

[] // What time of day are you? // The result from this quiz was midnight. This relates to Robert Mugabe because he was a dark person. He is not very vibrant and does not a happy outlook on things, which is why he did not get a time of day with sun. At midnight it is dark and gloomy, which describes Mugabe’s personality.
 * QUIZ 1: **
 * - RESULTS** Midnight
 * -EXLANATION**

[] //What powers do you possess?// The result from this quiz was the power to heal, or a healer. This fits Robert Mugabe because although he might not actually be making his government decisions for others’ benefit, he himself feels he is doing it for the better. He thinks he is helping his country out with his one-party rule. He fits the power of a healer since he has a lot of power over the citizens of Zimbabwe, even though he might not actually be healing them.
 * QUIZ 2:**
 * - RESULTS** Healer
 * - EXPLANATION **

[] //What is your element?// The element in the results was fire. Fire is harsh and can cause a lot of destruction; Robert Mugabe also has the power to create a lot of destruction. Fire can cause misery to people and Mugabe can create harsh rules that cause misery to Zimbabweans. Fire fits his harsh personality and his overruling abilities that he contains.
 * QUIZ 3:**
 * - RESULTS** Fire
 * - EXPLANATION **

[] //Which feeling are you?// The outcome of this quiz was violet sensation, which was described as an independent person who would be a good politician. This fits Robert perfectly since he is a politician and lives in life independently. He likes to make his own decisions and does not rely on anybody else to help him with his decisions. He chooses his own actions and does not need others’ opinions on situations, proving his independence.
 * QUIZ 4:**
 * - RESULTS** Violet Sensation
 * - EXPLANATION**

[] //What kind of novel are you?// The kind of novel in the results was suspense and action. This was described as a person who is always fighting against the other. This situation is relatable to Mugabe since as a president he is continuously fighting against others in campaign battles, always trying to win. On a bigger note, he is fighting against the Zimbabweans and other presidents, trying to prove the amount of power he posses.
 * QUIZ 5:**
 * - RESULTS ** Suspense and action
 * - EXPLANATION**

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