Mnangagwa sworn in as Zimbabwe's pres.

KUWAIT, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- Zimbabwe's former vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa Friday was sworn in as the country's new president, succeeding his predecessor Robert Mugabe.
A ceremony was held at a packed stadium in the capital Harari, with Mnangagwa vowing to serve all citizens, BBC reported.
He was quoted by BBC as saying he felt "deeply humbled" to take the role, adding that he was "not oblivious to the many Zimbabweans from across the political and racial divide who have helped make this day." Mugabe left office dramatically this week after 37 years of authoritarian rule. His departure followed a power struggle in which Mnangagwa was sacked as vice president.
Mnangagwa fled the country but returned to a hero's welcome and on Friday struck a conciliatory tone. (end) mt