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Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe reshuffles cabinet after sackings

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe reshuffles cabinet after sackings
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe reshuffled his cabinet late Thursday and appointed replacements for eight ministers sacked in a purge targeting his former deputy's allies.

Newly-appointed Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa -- seen as a likely successor to the ageing leader -- retained his post as justice minister while co-vice president Phelekezela Mphoko was appointed to the newly-created national healing, peace and reconciliation portfolio.

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