emmerson mnangangwa is zimbabwe's new president.of thousands of reporters this was his moment and they were going to enjoy it. he received a surprising endorsement. former president robert mugabe who he boasted last november sent his daughter russes representative as well as a message of congratulations. she has now been sworn in, the second elected president since independence. he swept to power in military intervention nine months ago and today begins a five—year term of office with the popular mandate but huge challenges lie ahead. tensions have marred the post—election period. days after the vote soldiers shot and killed civilians as opposition protesters took to the streets. president emmerson mnangangwa narrowly beat the main opposition leader. he boycotted the inauguration and has threatened more protests. but emmerson mnangangwa called for unity across political lines, to the gold a damaged nation. we have got to embrace it. britain isa we have got to embrace it. britain is a former coloniser and has a big role to play in zi