independence

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In a referendum held 13 years ago, Zimbabweans overwhelmingly voted for a new constitution that introduced presidential term limits when Mugabe's grip on power seemed entrenched - he had ruled the country since independence in 1980.

From BBC

She explains that the only horse trait that might diverge from the Zodiac is the need for independence.

From Los Angeles Times

"They still carry on ringing, which is frustrating as I have to rely on other people to find out what they want – meaning I have no independence," she added.

From BBC

"Kenya and Russia have had long relations since independence, literally. So this, in my view, becomes a very unfortunate episode of otherwise very positive and cordial relations between our two countries," he added.

From BBC

His songs, such as BOKeTE, blend romance with commentary on the island's deteriorating roads or the historical persecution of the independence movement, like LA MuDANZA.

From BBC