Grabbing the spotlight, Mugabe casts his vote — but who for? — World — The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News

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Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe (C) his daughter Bona (C) and wife Grace cast their votes at a polling station at a primary school in the Highfield district of Harare during the country’s general elections on July 30, 2018. Zimbabweans cast their ballots on July 30 in the country’s first election since authoritarian leader Mugabe, 94, was ousted last year, with concerns over fraud and the likelihood of a disputed result clouding voting day. / AFP PHOTO / Zinyange AUNTONY

Walking slowly but unaided into the polling station, Robert Mugabe was not going to let his fall from power stop him from seeking a leading role in Zimbabwe’s historic elections.

Now aged 94, he arrived at the primary school in the Highfields district of Harare surrounded by bodyguards and…



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