Emmerson Mnangagwa to be sworn in as Zimbabwe's president on Friday

Source: The Guardian

Zimbabwe’s former vice-president will return to the country on Wednesday and be sworn in as president on Friday, the state broadcaster has reported.

Emmerson Mnangagwa fled for his safety two weeks ago when he was sacked by Robert Mugabe, triggering a political crisis that culminated in the resignation of the 93-year-old autocrat on Tuesday.
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Mnangagwa, who is thought to be flying in from South Africa, has been accused of leading brutal waves of repression against opponents of Zanu-PF and Mugabe.
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Legal experts say the former spy chief is likely to be appointed a “nominee president” by ministers or, more likely, parliament. He would then be able to serve for the remaining 10 months of Mugabe’s term as president.




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