Mugabe: Robert Mugabe and Security Services

mugabe: His revolutionary credentials, coupled with his support among key parts of Zimbabwe's elite -- specifically within the military and security services -- singled him out as a likely successor to Robert Mugabe, according to CNN. For 40 years, Mnangagwa stood next to Mugabe, the man who ruled Zimbabwe from its inception in 1980 until last year. Known for his political longevity and survival skills, Emmerson Mnangagwa has been biding his time, waiting in the wings to take over as leader of Zimbabwe. Mnangagwa was the leader's right-hand man until being fired weeks before the November coup that toppled his longtime boss. Read More Then-President Robert Mugabe addresses party members in November shortly before his ouster. context Image Object name Then-President Robert Mugabe addresses party members in November shortly before his ouster. description Then-President Robert Mugabe addresses party members in November shortly before his ouster. url got that chance after the November coup, and a victory in this week's election cements his position as the nation's leader. Mnangagwa had fought alongside Mugabe in the 1977 liberation war, and then later was security minister and justice minister, but the job he had always wanted seemed to elude him. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.