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Which was the first senior cabinet position Mnangagwa held after independence?
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Minister of State Security
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Answer
The first senior cabinet position that Emmerson Mnangagwa held after independence was Minister of State Security. He was appointed to this position by Robert Mugabe in 1980. Mnangagwa was responsible for the country's intelligence services and was also in charge of the military. He played a key role in suppressing dissent and political opposition during Mugabe's rule.
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