Josiah Tongogara
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Josiah Magama Tongogara (4 February 1938 – 26 December 1979) was a prominent Zimbabwean guerrilla commander during the Rhodesian Bush War.[1] He was the brother of the current Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's first wife, Jayne.[2] He attended the Lancaster House conference that led to Zimbabwe's independence and the end of white minority rule.
Quick Facts Commander of Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army, Preceded by ...
Josiah Tongogara | |
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Commander of Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army | |
In office 1973–1979 | |
Preceded by | Herbert Chitepo |
Personal details | |
Born | Josiah Tongogara (1938-02-04)4 February 1938 |
Died | 26 December 1979(1979-12-26) (aged 41) |
Nationality | Zimbabwean |
Political party | ZANU |
Relations | Jayne Matarise |
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