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Zimbabwe's recent presidential elections have resulted in the re-election of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, securing 52.6% of the vote. However, the opposition has contested the outcome, alleging widespread vote-rigging and asserting that the electoral process fell short of democratic standards.    #ZimbabwePolls #Mnangagwa #PollRigging #ZimbabwePresident                  ~HT.98~PR.153~ED.102~

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00:00 It's the story of this man, Emerson Dambudzo Manangagwa, also known as the President of

00:07 Zimbabwe.

00:09 He assumed power after a 2017 coup that ousted long-standing leader Robert Mugabe.

00:15 Manangagwa, also known as Crocodile, is now serving his second term as the third president

00:20 of Zimbabwe.

00:21 He has just won the elections in Zimbabwe.

00:25 His presidency began with promise of a fresh start for the nation, but Zimbabwe continues

00:29 to grapple with challenges like high inflation, poverty and an atmosphere of fear.

00:35 Despite the president's commitment to human rights, little progress has been made in this

00:40 realm since Mugabe's departure.

00:43 Critics argue that dissent has been suppressed and opposition activities curtailed leading

00:49 up to the elections, which were anticipated to be won by Manangagwa.

00:53 The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission reported that Manangagwa's main rival, Nelson Chamisa

00:58 of the Citizens' Coalition for Change, secured 44% of the vote.

01:05 Voter turnout, with 69% of the country's population of nearly 16 million participating, was also

01:11 disclosed by the ZEC.

01:13 Chamisa contested the official results, claiming to possess the real results and citing numerous

01:18 irregularities.

01:20 He expressed surprise at Manangagwa's victory and criticized the outcome.

01:25 In response to opposition allegations, the Constitutional Court upheld the election results,

01:30 confirming Manangagwa's victory.

01:33 International observer missions from the EU, Commonwealth and Southern African Development

01:37 Community (SADC) highlighted concerns about the election process.

01:42 Issues raised included the prohibition of opposition rallies, problems with the electoral

01:46 register, biased state media coverage and voter intimidation.

01:52 India's recent presidential elections have been marred by controversy and allegations

01:57 of irregularities.

01:58 The re-elected President Manangagwa faces the challenge of addressing the concerns raised

02:03 by both the opposition and international observers and of steering the country towards stability

02:08 and progress amid its ongoing economic and social challenges.

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