Zimbabwe: Zim President Mnangagwa Retires Coup Leader Chiwenga Pending 'Redeployment'

18 December 2017

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has retired Zimbabwe's coup leader, General Constantino Chiwenga pending 'redeployment,' sparking speculation that he will be one of the vice-presidents.

Mnangagwa also retired the head of police, Augustine Chihuri, seen as an ally of former leader, Robert Mugabe.

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