Emmerson Mnangagwa

Emmerson Mnangagwa (born 15 September 1942) is a Zimbabwean politician who currently serves as the President of Zimbabwe since 2017. He previously served as the First Vice President in 2014–2017, Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs in 2013–2017, Minister of Defence in 2009–2013, Minister of Rural Housing and Social Amenities in 2005–2009 and Minister of State for National Security in 1980–1988.

Quotes

 * Why would foreign sovereigns seek to relate to another sovereign state through NGOs (non-governmental organizations)?
 * Emmerson Mnangagwa (2023) cited in: "'Shrinking civic space': Mnangagwa to sign law effectively banning NGOs in Zimbabwe" in news24, 20 February 2023.


 * Zimbabwe's debt overhang continues to weigh down heavily on our (country) development efforts. We have no access to new lines of credit, including from the multilateral banks, such as the World Bank Group.”
 * Emmerson Mnangagwa (2023) cited in: "Zimbabwe hobbled by debt, Emmerson Mnangagwa tells creditor conference" in BusinessDay, 23 February 2023.