Emmerson Mnangagwa addresses supporters in Harare [Mike Hutchings/Reuters]
Zimbabwe is entering a new era of democracy, incoming leader Emmerson Mnangagwa has said in his first public remarks since his return to the country.

The 75-year-old, whose sacking as vice president earlier in November triggered a military takeover, flew back to Zimbabwe on Wednesday, a day after longtime President Robert Mugabe stepped down.

Mnangagwa fled to South Africa after his dismissal, citing threats to his life.

He will be sworn in as president on Friday.

"Today, we are witnessing the beginning of a new and unfolding democracy," Mnangagwa told thousands of jubilant supporters at the headquarters of the ruling ZANU-PF party in the capital, Harare.

"We want to grow our economy, we want jobs," he added.

"All patriotic Zimbabweans (should) come together, work together."

Al Jazeera's Fahmida Miller, reporting from the gathering at the ZANU-PF headquarters, said Mnangagwa's speech was "very much about Zimbabwean people".

"He used this opportunity to talk to his supporters and the people who are happy with the overthrowing of Mugabe and emphasise the role they played in these developments".

"He also talked about jobs and peace, very much what people want to hear."

Praise For The Army

Mugabe's resignation on Tuesday capped a historic week.

In a surprise move, Zimbabwe's military seized power on November 15, intervening in party politics over Mugabe's succession.

The army said it wanted to "target criminals" around the 93-year-old who were leading the ruling ZANU-PF party and state astray.

Both the army and the influential war veterans' association were afraid Mugabe might hand power to his wife, Grace, seen as Mnangagwa's main opponent in ZANU-PF's succession battle.

In a rare sign of solidarity between the people and the army, which has often been a pillar of support for Mugabe's rule, tens of thousands of Zimbabweans took to the streets on Saturday to express support for the military's operation.

During his speech, Mnangagwa said he had been in constant communication with the army chiefs throughout the period between his firing by Mugabe on November 6 and his return to Zimbabwe.

Praising General Constantino Chiwenga, he said the armed forces "have been able to manage this process very peacefully."
Source: http://www.reporter247.org/2017/11/mugabes-sacked-vice-president-to-be.html

Finally ftc.


Let Zimbabwe case no go be like that adage "from frying pan to fire"

Anyways wetin concern me when Jubrin dey roast Nigerians already...

As for Sarrki, Mugabe fall on you

Congratulations.

Let their case not be like Libya I pray. An entirely new face would have been better.

Just like how Steve Jobs was sacked by the company he built Apple and he went on to built one of biggest animated cartoons company and then had to be recalled by Apple

4rm vice president to president ..max God elevate us al.

Ok

Another Mugabe

Their own problem abeg pass me the ganja

It's a lose-lose situation for Zimbabweans. Sad. This man also took part in Mugabe's politics of oppressing and victimizing opposition leaders. Nothing new, same old folks that faught for independence. Good to see Baba Mugabe leave sha.

Zimbabweans are funny set of people, This man with mugabe and the Army General all fought for their independence With Britain and there was a signed deal that the presidency position would be shared amongst the three of them but Mugabe messed up the deal they had and it was when the dude pressuring was much that was when he was removed now a coup and this man was sworn in and after him the Army general would be president, The army general would be sworn in as vice president hehehehe!! From fry pan to fire for them all

They are making mistakes here.
The person was sacked and his sacked as not been reversed how then is he qualified to be sworn in as president

This person served comfortably with Mugabe for many years and has no issues with him untill he desired mugabes position and was denied. He was part of the dictator regime

ok.... time will tell

Someone said "same house different paint"

You sack 93 year old, come install 75year old! Zimbabwe, dem use ancestors swear for you??

This is a good development for ZIMBABWE.

My only concern is this: They need to enact a law that would stop the military from this kind of action again. or else another Military takeover might happen in the future. might not be anytime soon.

Sharks always come back, after tasting blood.

Now is the time for rebuilding, and changing their constitution, and economic development. especially their currency

Africans love recycling product! I think it's high time these old cargos pave way for young and vibrant youth to rule!

Congrats to the poors in the country

Dont follow Mugabe's footstep!

93-year-old out, 75-year-old in.

Africa my Africa!

Another terror.

75 years old??

Zimbabwe is in trouble of been ruled by old men.

IT IS GOD'S WISH.

Uhm

Their best choice was even a 79 years old man who was also mugabe partner in crime before his appointment was terminated.Are Zimbabweans really mad?

It's the same freaking Zanu PF and this is a man that has been enabling Mugabe's tyranny for years. If not for his quest for power with that of Grace, Mugabe would still have been president. I see nothing to celebrate here because he's going to bring little or no change.