Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe celebrates his 90th birthday

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe celebrates his 90th birthday

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe celebrates his 90th birthday
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President Mugabe: "The British, we don't hate you, we only love our country"

Thousands of Zimbabweans have attended an official 90th birthday celebration for President Robert Mugabe.

A supporter of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe wears a dress with his portrait on the rearSome supporters chanted, others showed their appreciation in more unusual ways

The veteran leader, who has been in power since 1980, released 90 balloons into the air at a stadium east of the capital Harare.

He turned 90 on Friday but was in Singapore for eye surgery at the time.

Many schoolchildren were among the crowd, waving flags and chanting Mr Mugabe's clan name.

Huge cakes were on display in the centre of the stadium in Marondera, about 80km (50 miles) from Harare, while the crowd wore red scarves, as is traditional on the president's birthday.

In an hour-long speech he said Zimbabweans did not hate former colonial masters the British, but loved their own country more.

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He also condemned homosexuals for performing what he called "unnatural acts".

The cost of the celebration - estimated at about $1m - has prompted criticism in a country suffering from severe economic problems.

Mr Mugabe and family cut his birthday cake "I feel as youthful and energetic as a boy of nine," Mugabe said, before cutting his cake
Mr Mugabe moved around the venue in the back of a truck, with his wife Grace He moved around the venue in the back of a truck, accompanied his wife Grace

He also condemned homosexuals for performing what he called “unnatural acts”.

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