Mugabe expected at Mnangwagwa’s inauguration

Robert Mugabe is expected at today’s inauguration of the new Zimbabwean president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, according to state broadcaster ZBC TV.  Preparations are under way at the National Sports Stadium in the capital Harare where the event is to be held. Diplomatic correspondent Judith Makwanya said the outgoing head of state is expected to inspect the […]

Robert Mugabe is expected at today’s inauguration of the new Zimbabwean president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, according to state broadcaster ZBC TV. 

Preparations are under way at the National Sports Stadium in the capital Harare where the event is to be held.

Diplomatic correspondent Judith Makwanya said the outgoing head of state is expected to inspect the parade to say goodbye while the incoming head of state will introduce himself to the parade.

Mnangagwa has called on citizens to remain peaceful and desist from any form of “vengeful retribution.”

His supporters were angered by his dismissal early this month, a move that triggered the military to intervene. Some of the supporters have been calling for unspecified action against the G40 group that backed Mugabe and his wife.