Gabon’s coup leader to become interim president as Zimbabwe’s president set for second term – and more.
Image caption: Official results gave Emmerson Mnangagwa close to 53% of the presidential voteOfficial results gave him close to 53% of the vote in a presidential election which international observers said fell short of democratic standards.Mr Mnangagwa’s main rival Nelson Chamisa has called for fresh elections.The red carpet has been rolled out and several heads of state have confirmed that they will attend Mr Mnangagwa’s inauguration.
Mr Chamisa's Citizens’ Coalition for Change has rejected Mr Mnangagwa’s election win as fraudulent – but hasn’t officially confirmed whether it will go to court. International observers' harsh criticism of his election win is likely to hinder Mr Mnangagwa's plans for greater international re-engagement and an economic turn-around.
But the attendance of some regional leaders is likely to give him a semblance of the legitimacy that he seeks.
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