Ian Birrell

Award-winning columnist and foreign reporter. Contributing editor of The Mail on Sunday and weekly columnist in the 'i' paper. Writes regularly for many other papers, platforms and magazines. Frequent broadcaster and speaker at events. Co-founder wth Damon Albarn of the Africa Express music project and executive producer of 4 albums...Read more

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Grace Mugabe

Despot who destroyed a nation

Published by The Daily Mail (7th September, 2019) Back in 2009, a diplomatic delegation arrived in Harare to see President... Read Full Article

Zimbabwe’s hope is devoured by the Crocodile

Published by The Times (22nd August, 2019) A friend of mine went to the supermarket near her home in Harare... Read Full Article

The Crocodile shows his teeth

Published by The i paper (20th November, 2017) So farewell then, Robert Mugabe. The situation in Zimbabwe remains fluid after... Read Full Article

Will Mugabe’s hated wife be the tyrant’s downfall?

Published by The Daily Mail (15th November, 2017) With tanks on the streets of Zimbabwe and enemies at the gates... Read Full Article

Is ‘Gucci Grace’ about to become the world’s first female dictator?

Published by The Mail on Sunday (16th November, 2014) Grace Mugabe has been called many things since the moment when,... Read Full Article