Harare airport renamed mugabe

A significant development!

Yes, you are correct. On August 27, 2018, the government of Zimbabwe announced that Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, the main airport serving Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe, would be renamed to honor the country's former president, Robert Mugabe.

The renaming was done to recognize Mugabe's contributions to the country's independence and his role in the country's history. Mugabe was the prime minister of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 1987 and then served as president from 1987 until his resignation in 2017.

The renaming of the airport was met with mixed reactions, with some people welcoming the move as a way to honor Mugabe's legacy, while others criticized it as a way to whitewash his human rights abuses and economic mismanagement during his rule.

It's worth noting that the renaming of the airport was not without controversy. The airport's renaming was seen by some as an attempt to rewrite history and erase the country's democratic gains since Mugabe's departure from power. Additionally, the decision was seen as a way to appease Mugabe's loyalists and supporters, who still hold significant influence in the country.

Despite the controversy, the renaming of the airport remains a significant development in Zimbabwe's history, reflecting the country's complex and often tumultuous relationship with its past.