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The former vice president takes over after 37 year Mugabe rule

The military parade stand ready at the presidential inauguration ceremony of Emmerson Mnangagwa (Photo:Courtesy)

Emmerson Mnangagwa has been sworn in as President of Zimbabwe to loud cheers from a packed national stadium in Harare.

The swearing in of the 75 year old caps a stunning political comeback, bringing the final curtain down on the 37-year rule of Robert Mugabe.

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