A Strongman Nicknamed ‘Crocodile’ Is Poised to Replace Mugabe Emmerson Mnangagwa, 75, was vice president until his abrupt dismissal last week. He has close ties to the military. Observers fear he is as ruthless as the man he is set to succeed. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:As ISIS Is Driven From Iraq, Sunnis Remain AlienatedAsia and Australia Edition: King Bhumibol, Catalonia, Jakarta: Your Friday BriefingLow Turnout in Kenya’s Do-Over Election Raises ConcernsRevulsion in Italian Soccer Over Anti-Semitic TauntsU.N. Rights Official ‘Very Disappointed’ in Myanmar Leader on Rohingya CrisisU.N. Investigative Panel Says Syria Used Sarin on Village