Zimbabwe: VP Mnangagwa a 'Dead Man Walking' After War Vets Storm

VICE-President Emmerson Mnangagwa -- considered one of the front runners to succeed President Robert Mugabe -- is facing his toughest test yet in his bid to become Zimbabwe's next leader.

Mnangagwa is in the spotlight after war veterans a fortnight ago issued a shocking communique announcing that they were withdrawing their support for Mugabe and throwing their lot behind the VP.

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