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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 24 Nov 2017

    The "crocodile" who snapped back - a profile of Zimbabwe's new leader http://bbc.in/2zwWibP pic.twitter.com/8qsz0XOrlu

    2:14 AM - 24 Nov 2017
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    • #DreamChaser Niqqa Cde Guzuzu EMMANUEL FRIMPONG Anne Macharia Abdullahi Usman Bophelo Seleke thokozani nsandu Emmardick Otieno Kevin Mwanza
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      2. The Wider View‏ @The_WIDER_View 24 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Zimbabwe: Part of the reason why Western democracies are so pleased with Mugabe stepping down is they hope to capitalise on a change of guard in Emmerson Mnangagwa, bring Zimbabwe back into their sphere of influence and away from China. China has been operating in Africa for

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      3. The Wider View‏ @The_WIDER_View 24 Nov 2017
        Replying to @The_WIDER_View @BBCAfrica

        quite some time and assisting with development (for a price/natural resources) , including Zimbabwe. The Wider View is the battle between the West led by the US and the East led by China as mentioned previously on numerous occasions.

        1 reply 1 retweet 3 likes
      4. The Wider View‏ @The_WIDER_View 24 Nov 2017
        Replying to @The_WIDER_View @BBCAfrica

        The Wider View Retweeted The Wider View

        See previous thread explaining the US / China / East / West rivalry simmering below the surface that the MSM & politicians dont talk about (they will have to eventually):https://twitter.com/The_WIDER_View/status/895711955020767232 …

        The Wider View added,

        The Wider View @The_WIDER_View
        1-Noth Korean issue is not who the US see's as their real adversary, that is reserved for China. China represents the greatest threat to US
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      1. Iris Stelar‏ @alicia_artist 24 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCWorld

        One dictator after another, this time it will be done the Chinese way.....!

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      2. @uvbijemima‏ @uvbijemima 24 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Sobs!!!ooh Africa,who ranted the curses!,when?why?was it at dawn when we all slept?or when we played at night?wretched,myopic,hypnotized,who shall wake her,75 old president older than Buhari!!,why,why,I weep why Africa?Tears role,He will be worse than Mugabe!!

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      1. Danni S‏ @Danni3lu_____UN 24 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Strict? more like hardhearted and ruthless, no empathy whatsoever. He is frightening and people should be frightened. If he was worthy to be President, Mugabe would have selected him to succeed him. He like Chiwenga is Mugabe's ruthless henchman,

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      1. Professor DeSelby‏ @spalpeenuillean 24 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCWorld

        Not hard to see where this is going.

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      1. Lulu Bowen‏ @LuluBowen1 24 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCWorld

        I would suggest one despot to another. This man had a personal hand in carrying out Mugabes genocide... why should we suddenly expect him to have integrity, honest, or any kind of moral standard.

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      1. Miss No Nonsense‏ @LushofInfo 24 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Black Friday. Zimbabweans got ED 💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃

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      1. Jimmy Jarateng'‏ @JimmyJarateng 24 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Kenya is next. Freedom is coming! Alas!

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      1. Prof. Ngunjiri njeri‏ @thomasngunjiri 26 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @SsekabiraPeter

        Better pick your popcorn sit back and watch!..just another episode ..like a thriller..or any movie..your patience calls the day,why not strike the zimbabwe movie/episode in confidence...

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      2. Stuart Biggs‏ @jon31642 25 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCWorld

        Its just a continuation of the old regime ?? He will just fill his bank account like Mugabe did Not one African country work's since the black fella took control they have fucked the whole continent??? QED

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      3. Prof. Ngunjiri njeri‏ @thomasngunjiri 26 Nov 2017
        Replying to @jon31642 @BBCAfrica @BBCWorld

        Big mind ..just like it ma bro..hitin' the nail on the head, small brains n cronies now busy celebrating , "oppression" cant' imagine these..

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      1. jamaludeen‏ @jamusbig 24 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        we all hope for the best an good future for new Zimbabwe

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      1. Joseph Sentongo‏ @jbsentongo 24 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCWorld

        Mugabe just forgot this African saying.pic.twitter.com/6m1wGEtHfh

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      1. Victor Omo Peters‏ @c1f465458ac74e2 24 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        hope he'll not want to break Mugabe's record of 37yrs

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      1. Sher‏ @SherikaI 24 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Congratulations!!! Do right by your people.....!

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      1. Denton‏ @DentoninMerton 24 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Stop this. World leaders name calling, what's our leaders name?pic.twitter.com/o9kFoJjJ6A

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      1. RAS NANA TAGOR 🔥 🙏_{SURO NNIPA}®™ 🇬🇭‏ @RASNANATAGOR 24 Nov 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        To those who are telling me to go attend Zimbabwe's new president being sworn in, can you attend your Ex's wedding ? ROBERT GABRIEL MUGABE.3mins ago

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