Who is Emmerson Mnangagwa? Interesting facts about Zimbabwe's next president

After Robert Mugabe resigns, ending his 37 years old of autocratic rule in Zimbabwe, 75 years old Emmerson Mnangagwa is going to be the next president of the country. Mnangagwa is known for his active participation in the liberation war during the 1970s and earned the title as the crocodile. After Mr Mugabe dismissed him and publicly accused him of "treachery", his supporters in the security forces where he made his name intervened on his behalf.Here are few interesting facts to know about the next president. (Photo | AP)
After Robert Mugabe resigns, ending his 37 years old of autocratic rule in Zimbabwe, 75 years old Emmerson Mnangagwa is all set to be the next president of the country. Mnangagwa is known for his active participation in the liberation war during 1970s and
After Robert Mugabe resigns, ending his 37 years old of autocratic rule in Zimbabwe, 75 years old Emmerson Mnangagwa is all set to be the next president of the country. Mnangagwa is known for his active participation in the liberation war during 1970s and
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He was born on 15th September 1942 is a Zimbabwean politician and former Vice-President.  Nicknamed “Ngwena” (The Crocodile) because of his fearsome power and ruthlessness, he has a reputation for taking no prisoners. (Photo | AFP)
He was born on 15th September 1942 is a Zimbabwean politician and former Vice-President. Nicknamed “Ngwena” (The Crocodile) because of his fearsome power and ruthlessness, he has a reputation for taking no prisoners. (Photo | AFP)
He received military training in China and Egypt.  His political life started at Zimbabwe's independence in 1980 when he was appointed Minister of State Security until 1988 when he was made the Minister of Justice. (Photo | AFP)
He received military training in China and Egypt. His political life started at Zimbabwe's independence in 1980 when he was appointed Minister of State Security until 1988 when he was made the Minister of Justice. (Photo | AFP)
In 2000 he became Speaker of Parliament until 2005 after an alleged fallout with the president he was made Minister of Rural Housing from 2005 to 2009 which was largely seen as a demotion. (Photo | AFP)
In 2000 he became Speaker of Parliament until 2005 after an alleged fallout with the president he was made Minister of Rural Housing from 2005 to 2009 which was largely seen as a demotion. (Photo | AFP)
After playing a critical role in retaining power by brokering a power sharing pact for Robert Mugabe after the disputed 2008 elections he was elevated to be Minister of Defence from 2009 to 2013 after a brief stint as Minister of Finance in the same year. He served as Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs from 2013.  (Photo | AP)
After playing a critical role in retaining power by brokering a power sharing pact for Robert Mugabe after the disputed 2008 elections he was elevated to be Minister of Defence from 2009 to 2013 after a brief stint as Minister of Finance in the same year. He served as Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs from 2013. (Photo | AP)
In the ruling ZANU-PF party Mnangagwa was thought to be one of the most powerful figures and as head of the Joint Operations Command, he was also very influential in government and the state security apparatus this made him a leading candidate to succeed Robert Mugabe. (Photo | AFP)
In the ruling ZANU-PF party Mnangagwa was thought to be one of the most powerful figures and as head of the Joint Operations Command, he was also very influential in government and the state security apparatus this made him a leading candidate to succeed Robert Mugabe. (Photo | AFP)
On 10th December 2014, President Mugabe appointed Mnangagwa as Vice-President of Zimbabwe.  (Photo | AP)
On 10th December 2014, President Mugabe appointed Mnangagwa as Vice-President of Zimbabwe. (Photo | AP)
On 6th November 2017 he was dismissed from his government post as Vice President by Robert Mugabe for allegedly plotting against the government. Mnangagwa subsequently fled to South Africa citing 'incessant threats' against him and his family.  (Photo | AP)
On 6th November 2017 he was dismissed from his government post as Vice President by Robert Mugabe for allegedly plotting against the government. Mnangagwa subsequently fled to South Africa citing 'incessant threats' against him and his family. (Photo | AP)
He is being eye to be the brain behind the storm Zimbabwe is currently facing.(Photo | AFP)
He is being eye to be the brain behind the storm Zimbabwe is currently facing.(Photo | AFP)

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