Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa Takes Oath Amid Election Controversy
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been sworn in for a second term after winning a disputed presidential vote. Mnangagwa secured an absolute majority with over 2 million votes, while his main challenger, Nelson Chamisa, alleged electoral fraud and called for fresh elections. The election process was criticized by observers for falling short of regional and international standards, with reports of curtailed freedoms, violence, and intimidation. The opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change, will not challenge the results in court, citing a compromised legal system, and will instead seek political and diplomatic remedies.