Emmerson Mnangagwa
Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa (pronounced /əmˈnænɡæɡwɑː, ˈmnæn-/ əm-NAN-gag-wah; born 15 September 1942) is a Zimbabwean politician. He became the second and current President of Zimbabwe after Robert Mugabe resigned on 21 November 2017.[2] He served as Vice-President of Zimbabwe from 2014 to 2017. On 6 November 2017 he was removed as vice president by Robert Mugabe, who said he had been plotting against the government.[3] He is the president of Zimbabwe since 24 November 2017.
Emmerson Mnangagwa | |
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| 3rd President of Zimbabwe | |
| Assumed office November 24, 2017 | |
| Vice President | Phelekezela Mphoko |
| Preceded by | Robert Mugabe |
| Leader of the ZANU–PF Party | |
| Assumed office 19 November 2017 | |
| National Chair | |
| Preceded by | Robert Mugabe |
| First Vice President of Zimbabwe | |
| In office 12 December 2014 – 6 November 2017 | |
| President | Robert Mugabe |
| Preceded by | Joice Mujuru |
| Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs | |
| In office 11 September 2013 – 9 October 2017 | |
| President | Robert Mugabe |
| Deputy | Fortune Chasi |
| Preceded by | Patrick Chinamasa |
| Succeeded by | Happyton Bonyongwe |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 13 February 2009 – 11 September 2013 | |
| President | Robert Mugabe |
| Preceded by | Sydney Sekeramayi |
| Succeeded by | Sydney Sekeramayi |
| Minister of Rural Housing and Social Amenities | |
| In office April 2005 – 13 February 2009 | |
| President | Robert Mugabe |
| Deputy | Biggie Matiza |
| Succeeded by | Fidelis Mhashu |
| Speaker of the House of Assembly | |
| In office July 2000 – April 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Cyril Ndebele |
| Succeeded by | John Nkomo |
| Minister of Finance Acting | |
| In office 1995–1996 | |
| President | Robert Mugabe |
| Preceded by | Ariston Chambati |
| Succeeded by | Herbert Murerwa |
| Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs | |
| In office 1989–2000 | |
| President | Robert Mugabe |
| Minister of State Security | |
| In office 1980–1988 | |
| President | Canaan Banana Robert Mugabe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa 15 September 1942[1] Shabani, Southern Rhodesia (today Zvishavane, Zimbabwe) |
| Political party | ZANU-PF |
| Spouse(s) | Auxillia Mnangagwa |
| Children | Farai Emmerson Jr. |
| Alma mater | University of London University of Zambia |
| Profession | Lawyer |
On 15 November 2017, Mnangagwa became leader of ZANU-PF and was reported as likely to soon become President of Zimbabwe after the coup against Mugabe.[4] Mugabe resigned on 21 November 2017 and Mnangagwa was named to be his successor.
Assassination Attempt
While addressing a rally in Bulawayo and ahead of the scheduled July 31 elections, an explosion occurred, killing 2 and injuring 47 people. Mnangagwa escaped unharmed, but several members of the ZANU-PF party were injured, including his first and second vice-presidents; Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi, and Mary Chiwenga, the first vice-president's wife.[5]
Emmerson Mnangagwa Media
The Gukurahundi took place in Zimbabwe's western Matabeleland region (pictured in red)
Kinshasa, where Mnangagwa was often based during the Second Congo War.
Mnangagwa speaking in 2015
Mnangagwa with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in January 2019
- Mnangagwa and Putin met during sidelines Russia-Africa Summit, 27 July 2023.jpg
Mnangagwa and Russian President Vladimir Putin on 27 July 2023
A graph of data released by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe showing the spike in inflation in the months leading up to the fuel rate hike
References
- ↑ Freytas-Tamura, Kimiko de (16 November 2017). "A Strongman Nicknamed 'Crocodile' Is Poised to Replace Mugabe". Retrieved 19 November 2017 – via www.nytimes.com.
- ↑ "As it happened: Mugabe resigns". BBC News.
- ↑ "Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe fires vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa", Sky News, UK, 6 November 2017. Retrieved on 7 November 2017.
- ↑ "Robert Mugabe set to hand over power to ex-VP Emmerson Mnangagwa 'imminently' – report - TODAY.NG". 16 November 2017. Archived from the original on 19 November 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- ↑ "Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa says he was 'inches' from Bulawayo explosion". BBC News. 23 June 2018. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-44586218.
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