Nkomo

American

[uhn-koh-moh, uhng-koh-] / ənˈkoʊ moʊ, əŋˈkoʊ- /

noun

Joshua Mquabuko Nyongolo 1917–1999, African nationalist and political leader in Zimbabwe.

Nkomo British

/ əŋˈkəʊməʊ /

noun

Joshua. 1917–99, Zimbabwean politician; coleader, with Robert Mugabe, of the Patriotic Front (1976–80) against the government of Ian Smith in Rhodesia; minister (1980–82; 1988–99) and vice-president (1990–96).

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Having long favored Joshua Nkomo and his faction, he helped forge the Patriotic Front, an alliance in which Mr. Nkomo joined forces with those of his rival, Robert Mugabe.

From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2021

Nkomo and police spokesman Paul Nyathi said they could not confirm the number of people underground.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2020

It features a portrait of the Zimbabwean politician Joshua Nkomo, looking “fat and dishevelled”.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 3, 2018

Nkomo, 78, was nominated for the joint number two position alongside Joice Mujuru two years ago after a fractious meeting of the southern African nation's ruling ZANU-PF party.

From Reuters ● Jan. 17, 2013

Shortly after the meeting with Dr. Xuma, a provisional committee of the Youth League was formed, under the leadership of William Nkomo.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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