Mugabe: See inside photos of former Zimbabwean President's $10m Blue House mansion
On Friday, November 24, 2017, the curtain was drawn on the 37-year reign of Robert Mugabe as president of Zimbabwe as his former deputy, Emmerson Mnangagwa, was sworn in as the nation's new leader.
Aerial view of Mugabe's $10m Blue House mansion
Despite becoming the leader of the country amid a wave of public support all the way back in 1980, Mugabe has been forced out of power in disgrace with many corruption allegations trailing his government.
Inside Mugabe's $10m Blue House mansion
With the president reportedly worth more than $1 billion while ruling one of the world's poorest countries, it's no wonder a lot of people wanted him gone.
Inside Mugabe's $10m Blue House mansion
One of the president's most high profile display of extravagant wealth is his construction of the famous lavish "Blue House"/"Blue Roof" property located around 16 miles north of Zimbabwe's capital, Harare.
Inside Mugabe's $10m Blue House mansion
According to The Zimbabwean, the 25-bedroom private house was reportedly constructed by a Serbian construction firm in 2003.
Inside Mugabe's $10m Blue House mansion
The palace has two lakes in its 44-acre landscaped grounds and is protected by a multi-million pounds radar system.
Inside Mugabe's $10m Blue House mansion
Mugabe is reported to have used donations from his Zanu PF party and well-wishers to build the extravagant residence.
Inside Mugabe's $10m Blue House mansion
Mugabe also reportedly purchased a $5.2million mansion in Hong Kong in 2013 as well as another Hamilton Palace in Sussex, UK, which was estimated to be worth about $40million before it became a construction site.
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