crocodile

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Mnangagwa -- nicknamed "The Crocodile" because of his ruthlessness -- came to power in 2017 in a military-backed coup that ousted Robert Mugabe at the age of 93 and after 37 years in power.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Due to his ruthless reputation, Emmerson Mnangagwa goes by the nickname "The Crocodile".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2025

The crocodile who starred in 1980s hit film Crocodile Dundee has died in Australia.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

I got to see him playing the Crocodile just before he got signed.…

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2023

Don't you burn my mukwa wood, Crocodile Guts cried.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer