Several times they tried, most of the time they escaped; these African leaders survived deadly assassination attempts

Novieku Babatunde Adeola November 14, 2019
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Emmerson Mnangagwa – Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean president, Emmerson Mnangagwa who took over the reins of power from the late Robert Mugabe escaped an attempt on his life after an explosion at a campaign rally. 

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Scenes from Emmerson Mnangagwa’s assassination attempt_Photo: The Telegraph

The attempt which injured his two vice presidents was described as an attempt to disrupt the country’s historic first elections since Mugabe was deposed.

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Scenes from Emmerson Mnangagwa’s assassination attempt_Photo: Zimbabwesituation

Mnangagwa who currently serves as the third President of Zimbabwe said the act was “cowardly.”

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: November 14, 2019

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