Emmerson Mnangagwa is a Zimbabwean politician who became the President of Zimbabwe in November 2017. He succeeded Robert Mugabe, who had ruled the country for nearly four decades. Mnangagwa previously served as the Vice President and held various ministerial positions throughout his political career. Born on September 15, 1942, Mnangagwa was involved in the liberation struggle against colonial rule in Zimbabwe. He is a member of the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) party and has been a significant figure in the country's politics for many years, focusing on economic recovery and national unity.