Emmerson Mnangagwa: 'The Crocodile' wins second term as Zimbabwe president - BBC News

Mnangagwa came to power in Zimbabwe after a 2017 coup which ousted long-time ruler Robert Mugabe.

11 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersBy Alex BinleyBBC NewsZimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been elected to a second term with 52.6% of the vote, the electoral commission says.

But the opposition also claimed to have won, saying there was widespread vote-rigging, and observers said the vote fell short of democratic standards.

Mr Mnangagwa is only Zimbabwe's third president. A 2017 coup against veteran ruler Robert Mugabe put him in charge.

Zimbabweans still face high inflation, poverty and a climate of fear.

When he first became president, Mr Mnangagwa - known as "The Crocodile" for his ruthlessness - promised a new start for his country's people.

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