Tens of thousands at stadium for Mnangagwa inauguration
Friday November 24 2017
Zimbabwe's Chief Justice Luke Malaba administers the oath office to Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa as president in Harare, on November 24, 2017. AFP PHOTO | MARCO LONGARI
Tens of thousands of Zimbabweans were at Harare's National Sports Stadium on Friday to witness the inauguration of former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa to replace Robert Mugabe, an AFP correspondent said.
Supporters of Zimbabwe's incoming president hang off a bus as they arrive at Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party headquarters in Harare on November 22, 2017. PHOTO | TONY KARUMBA | AFP
Snipers took up positions around the stadium amid tight security as Mnangagwa supporters streamed in, with many dancing as music played, hoping to catch a glimpse of Mnangagwa, who will replace his autocratic former boss as head of state.
Members of the honour guard prepare for the ceremony at the National Sport Stadium in Harare, on November 24, 2017 during the Inauguration ceremony. AFP PHOTO | MARCO LONGARI