Mugabe set for seventh term after ‘stolen’ vote

Robert Mugabe looked to a seventh term in power in Zimbabwe after winning elections denounced by the opposition as “stolen” and criticised by Western powers.

Mugabe, 89, who has run the country since he helped end white rule in 1980, trounced his long-standing rival Morgan Tsvangirai in Wednesday’s election, officials said.

By the time he completes his new tenure, he will have ruled the former British colony in southern Africa for 38 years, first as prime minister and then as president.