Monday, February 22, 2016

Robert Mugabe's lavish birthday plans attacked as drought plagues Zimbabwe...

Zimbabwe’s president, Robert Mugabe, will mark his 92nd birthday with massive celebrations despite the country being gripped by a widespread drought.

The state broadcaster led bulletins on Sunday with good wishes for the world’s oldest head of state, who has been in power for 36 years. The state-run Sunday Mail newspaper published a 16-page supplementwhile posters promoting the special edition proclaimed “Mugabe’s birthday is like that of Jesus Christ”.

Public celebrations will be held on 27 February in the south-eastern city of Masvingo – traditionally a stronghold of Mugabe’s Zanu PF party. Mugabe’s birthday has been publicly celebrated since 1986, and although political leaders would not divulge the budget for this year’s party, in previous years the event has cost up to $1m for transportation, accommodation and food for thousands of guests.

Zimbabwe is struggling with a drought that has left more than 3 million people reliant on food aid mainly supplied by the US and the EU, according to the UN. The lavish birthday celebrations have been criticised by Mugabe’s opponents, but the president’s supporters insist the party will go ahead as planned. Full story...

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