FX.co ★ Robert Mugabe to get $10 mln payoff

Soon the number of the African farmers will increase by one. Robert Mugabe, the dictator, who held on to power for 30 years, now is coming to grips with agricultural crops. The former president of Zimbabwe announced that he plans to live in a farmhouse. Fortunately, he will have enough money to buy it.

It turns out that in corrupt countries, they pay not only for taking a high position but also for releasing it. Robert Mugabe in exchange for leaving the presidential office will receive a "golden handshake" worth $10 million. An impressive sum will be paid to the future farmer in parts. According to Zimbabwe Independent, he will receive a “cash payment of $5m” immediately, with more paid in coming months. In general, the fate of Mugabe, in comparison with other overthrown dictators, is very lucky. In addition to the "golden handshake", the former president receives a monthly pension of $12-18 thousand and enjoys full immunity from any legal prosecution. However, the official has not specified yet whether the immunity will act at international level. By the way, after Mugabe's death, his current wife, who almost became Zimbabwe president, will receive half his pension for the rest of her life.

It should be noted that in Africa, many things happen rapidly and public mood changes instantly. Recently, the Zimbabwean military and ruling party ZANU-PF was discussing the possibility of confiscating property and assets of the family. Perhaps, soon graymen will come to Mugabe’s new farm.