Among the homage messages were that Cde. Mugabe was a fighter and champion of Africa's cause; one of Africa’s bravest and Pan-Africanist leaders; a colossus on the Zimbabwean stage; one of Africa's most renowned freedom fighters; outstanding national liberation movement leader and politician; immense and selfless; among others.

Among world leaders who sent in their condolences are:

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa; Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta; Tanzanian President John Magufuli; Namibian President Hage Geingob; Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari; Russian President Vladimir Putin; and China through its Foreign Ministry.