Thursday, 23/11/2017 18:12 (GMT+7)
Zimbabwe’s former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a 75-year-old liberation war veteran, will be sworn in as President on November 24th, according to Zimbabwe’s state broadcaster.
Former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa (Photo: Reuters)
Earlier, Mr. Robert Mugabe resigned as President of Zimbabwe shortly after lawmakers began the impeachment process to end his nearly four decades of rule.
Mr. Mnangagwa had not been in the country since November 6th when he was sacked by Mr. Robert Mugabe.
Mr. Emmerson Mnangagwa had been a member of Mugabe's cabinet since the country's independence and Vice President since 2014.
“The people have spoken. The voice of the people is the voice of God,” Mnangagwa told thousands of supporters gathered outside the ruling ZANU-PF party’s offices in the capital.
“Today we are witnessing the beginning of a new and unfolding democracy.”
“We want to grow our economy, we want peace in our country, we want jobs, jobs, jobs,” he told the crowd, adding: “The will of the people will always, always succeed,” he added.
Former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa will serve the remainder of Mugabe’s term until the next general elections, which must be held by September 2018./.
Compiled by BTA