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Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as president of Zimbabwe

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  • "I Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa swear that as president of the republic of Zimbabwe I will be faithful to Zimbabwe (and) will obey, uphold and defend the constitution of Zimbabwe," Mnangagwa declared to thousands of supporters at a stadium in Harare.

Harare. Emmerson Mnangagwa was officially sworn in as president of Zimbabwe on Sunday after winning a bitterly contested election that marked the country's first vote since Robert Mugabe was ousted from power. 

"I Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa swear that as president of the republic of Zimbabwe I will be faithful to Zimbabwe (and) will obey, uphold and defend the constitution of Zimbabwe," Mnangagwa declared to thousands of supporters at a stadium in Harare. 

"I will protect and promote the rights of Zimbabweans so help me God." (AFP)