Harare on fire following vote
Violence has broken out in Harare as armed troops try to disperse hundreds of opposition protesters angry about alleged manipulation in the country's election. The latest news from Associated Press is that smoke can be seen rising from burning vehicles and trucks carrying security forces are circulating in the streets. The opposition supporters gathered outside the compound of the electoral commission and were met by riot police who fired tear gas.
Election observers from the European Union and United States are warning that presidential results should be released as soon as possible to avoid "volatility".
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe's president has warned against making "provocative statements". He added: "Now is the time for responsibility and above all peace."
The electoral commission says it will advise "sometime tomorrow" when it will begin announcing those results. It has five days from Monday's vote to release them.
Opposition challenger Nelson Chamisa has again claimed victory over Mnangagwa and said on Twitter that "No amount of results manipulation will alter your WILL.”
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has won the most seats in parliament, according to incomplete official results.
Questions have been asked about why the presidential results will be released last as they were counted first.
Mnangagwa's party is poised to win a substantial parliamentary majority in Monday's poll - the first elections since long-serving ruler Robert Mugabe was ousted.
Election observers from the European Union and United States are warning that presidential results should be released as soon as possible to avoid "volatility".
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe's president has warned against making "provocative statements". He added: "Now is the time for responsibility and above all peace."
The electoral commission says it will advise "sometime tomorrow" when it will begin announcing those results. It has five days from Monday's vote to release them.
Opposition challenger Nelson Chamisa has again claimed victory over Mnangagwa and said on Twitter that "No amount of results manipulation will alter your WILL.”
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has won the most seats in parliament, according to incomplete official results.
Questions have been asked about why the presidential results will be released last as they were counted first.
Mnangagwa's party is poised to win a substantial parliamentary majority in Monday's poll - the first elections since long-serving ruler Robert Mugabe was ousted.
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