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Grace Mugabe

first lady of Zimbabwe
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Grace Mugabe is known for her role as the First Lady of Zimbabwe and her increasing political influence during her husband Robert Mugabe's presidency. She became a significant political figure in 2014, defending her husband and criticizing rivals, notably Joice Mujuru, whom she accused of corruption. Grace Mugabe was appointed head of the ZANU-PF's Women's League, making her a member of the party's politburo.12

Her political ascent was seen as a move to position her as a successor to her husband, who was then in his 90s. This succession maneuvering, particularly after Emmerson Mnangagwa was dismissed from the vice presidency, led to military intervention in November 2017. The military placed Robert Mugabe under house arrest, and Grace Mugabe was expelled from ZANU-PF. This ultimately resulted in Robert Mugabe's resignation and Mnangagwa becoming president.312

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