His family opted for a private farewell after a dispute with the current administration over where the former leader should be buried.

Robert Mugabe buried in grounds of rural home

More than 10 African leaders and several former presidents are expected to attend Saturday’s ceremony at the 60,000-capacity stadium.

African leaders honour Robert Mugabe at state funeral in Zimbabwe

At least five people were carried away on stretchers and the severity of their injuries was not immediately clear.


Robert Mugabe’s homecoming and burial is as full of contradictions as was his life, writes Penny Marshall. 

The former Zimbabwean leader has died at the age of 95.

Former leader of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe died on Friday, John Ray reviews his life and career. 

His rule was marked by bloodshed and corruption.

Emmerson Mnangagwa told ruling party supporters that his 94-year-old predecessor has been in hospital in Singapore for the past two months.

Two months after the controversial elections, old habits seem to be dying hard.

Zimbabwe opposition leader Nelson Chamisa declared "a day of mourning for democracy" following his election defeat.

The 94-year-old addressed the nation for the first time since stepping down in November.

Nelson Chamisa has single-handedly resurrected the opposition in the first election since Robert Mugabe's downfall. 

Zimbabwe is preparing for its first Mugabe-free election in 38 years, but can its people trust the new man at the helm?

After 37 years in power, Mugabe finds himself in opposition, confined for the most part to his gilded cage – surrounded by walls and guards.

Robert Mugabe has told ITV News he was forced out of power by a military coup - but played down reports he plans to re-run for president.