By A Correspondent- The United States government has extended a condolence message to Zimbabwe following the death of former president Robert Mugabe adding that his human rights abuses and gross economic mismanagement however betrayed the majority’s hopes of a better Zimbabwe.

Below is the statement by the US:

“We extend our condolences to those mourning the loss of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. Robert Mugabe helped liberate Zimbabwe, but his human rights abuses and gross economic mismanagement impoverished millions and betrayed his people’s hopes for their nation. We continue to support the aspirations of the Zimbabwean people for a better, more prosperous future.”