This is Zimbabwe's new president, he takes an official oath (Photo)

It follows Robert Mugabes' dramatic departure after 37 years of authoritarian rule.

Former deputy chairmanial dismissal earlier this month led the ruling Zanu party - PF and the army to intervene and force Mugaben to leave.

Mnangagwa, who had fled the country, returned from exile Wednesday, reports “BBC”, report Periscope.

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He was a member of the country's intelligence during the 1980s civil conflict, in which thousands of civilians were killed. But he has denied any role in the massacres.

The ceremony is held at the National Sports Stadium, and organisers have called on citizens to come and testify to a <x0-day historical”

Mnangagwa was accompanied by his wife Auxilia.

Parents, including leaders from various African countries, are also participating.

Mugabe was missing at this event, the official reason was that at 93 years of age, the former president had to cease.

But the fact that he is not following is a grim reminder that this is not an ordinary transition, reports BBC reporter Andree Harding.

On Thursday, some reports suggested Mugabe was granted immunity from prosecution.

Local media report that Mnangagwa has offered the Mugabe family “maximum security and well-being”.

Neither Mugabe nor his wife Grace have been seen in public since Sunday, and their location is unknown so far.

Before the oath, Mnanggwa urged the Zimbabwes of “to stand patient and peaceful and give up any form of revenge”.

Zimbabwe's economy is in very bad shape. It has not been fully recovered from crises in the last decade, when rampant inflation rose so bad that the country had to abandon its currency. Now, according to some estimates, 90% of people are unemployed. /Periscopi/