Zimbabwe’s President Takes Oath as US Censure Hangs Over Vote

Zimbabwe’s President Takes Oath as US Censure Hangs Over Vote
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his wife Auxillia look on during his inauguration ceremony in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 26, 2018. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo
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HARARE—Emmerson Mnangagwa urged Zimbabwe to unite behind his presidency on Aug. 26, as he took the oath of office following a divisive election that U.S. observers said had called the country’s democratic credentials into question.

The Constitutional Court confirmed Mnangagwa as president on Aug. 24, dismissing a challenge by the man he beat in the July 30 ballot, Nelson Chamisa.