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Born on February 21, 1924, in Kutama, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Robert Mugabe's early life was shaped by the oppressive colonial landscape, marked by racial segregation and inequality. His background resonated with the struggles of the time, particularly his experiences as a young boy facing personal tragedies—the deaths of his brothers and the subsequent abandonment by his father, Gabriel. These formative years, coupled with his deep Catholic faith and strong academic inclination, fueled his growing belief in education as a path to empowerment.