Zimbabwe goes to polls as ‘the crocodile’ president seeks reelection

5 articles, oldest first.

1. France 24

   Zimbabwe's 80-year-old 'Crocodile' president seeks new term ↗ (opens France 24)

   Published Aug 20, 2023

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   Emmerson Mnangagwa became Zimbabwe's second president after outmanoeuvring long-time ruler Robert Mugabe with a military-backed coup in 2017 -- and at 80 shows no signs of wanting to retire.

2. The World from PRX

   Zimbabwe gears up for presidential election ↗ (opens The World from PRX)

   Published Aug 21, 2023

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   On Wednesday, Zimbabweans will take to the polls to vote for their next president. It's expected to be a repeat showdown between incumbent president Emmerson Mnangawa — known as the “crocodile” — and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa.

3. Christian Science Monitor

   Zimbabwe goes to polls as ‘the crocodile’ president seeks reelection ↗ (opens Christian Science Monitor)

   Published Aug 22, 2023

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   This is the second general election since the ouster of longtime ruler Robert Mugabe in a coup in 2017. The main contest is expected to be between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa.

4. Washington Times

   Polls open in Zimbabwe as the president known as ‘the crocodile’ seeks a second and final term ↗ (opens Washington Times)

   Published Aug 22, 2023

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   Polls opened in Zimbabwe on Wednesday as President Emmerson Mnangagwa seeks a second and final term in a country with a history of violent and disputed votes.

5. Voice of America

   Polls Open in Zimbabwe as President Mnangagwa Seeks Second Term ↗ (opens Voice of America)

   Published Aug 22, 2023

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   These are the second general elections since the ouster of longtime repressive ruler Robert Mugabe in a coup in 2017.