Zimbabwe's Troubled Election: Mnangagwa Declared Winner, Opposition Rejects Result

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Zimbabwe's Troubled Election: Mnangagwa Declared Winner, Opposition Rejects Result
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Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been re-elected for a second term, winning 52.6% of the votes in a troubled election that has been marred by allegations of intimidation and irregularities. The main opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, received 44% of the votes. International election observers raised concerns over the environment leading up to the vote, including reports of intimidation against Chamisa's supporters. Mnangagwa's victory means the ruling ZANU-PF party will continue its nearly 43-year leadership in Zimbabwe.

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