"It is with great sadness that I announce the death of Zimbabwe's founding father and former president, Major Robert Mugabe," said the current head of state, Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, who led his country from 1980 to 2017, died at the age of 95, head of state Emmerson Mnangagwa said Friday.

"It is with great sadness that I announce the death of Zimbabwe's founding father and former president, Major Robert Mugabe," said Emmerson Mnangagwa in a tweet.