In pictures: Zimbabwe's new President Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in
Zimbabwe's new President Emmerson Mnangagwa has taken the oath of office in a packed stadium in the capital, Harare.
We take a look at pictures of the ceremony and the thousands of people gathered at the National Sports Stadium in Harare.
ReutersThe 60,000 capacity stadium was packed with Zimbabweans eager to witness the start of a new era in their country's history
ReutersMr Mnangagwa's swearing-in follows the dramatic departure of Robert Mugabe after 37 years of authoritarian rule
ReutersMr Mnangagwa was the former vice-president, who was dismissed earlier this month, leading the army to intervene and force Mr Mugabe to resign
ReutersMr Mnangagwa, who had fled the country, returned from exile on Wednesday 21 November
ReutersThe new president (centre, left) arrived with his wife Auxilia (centre, right).
ReutersMr Mnangagwa has been at the heart of power for 37 years
ReutersArmy chief General Constantino Chiwenga, the man behind the military takeover, watched the ceremony
ReutersMr Mnangagwa is associated by many with some of the worst atrocities committed under Zanu-PF
ReutersIn his speech, he paid tribute to his predecessor, Robert Mugabe
ReutersHe also promised to serve all Zimbabweans, not just members of Zanu-PF
ReutersLeaders from several of Zimbabwe's neighbours were present
ReutersHe is a former minister of defence, and security, and has always enjoyed close ties to the military...
ReutersThe military intervened and forced Mr Mugabe to resign because they wanted to prevented Grace Mugabe from taking power
ReutersThe crowds cheered a 21-gun salute and a flypast
ReutersMany Zimbabweans have welcomed the military intervention to oust Mr Mugabe
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