Zimbabwe's new leader appoints ex-military commander as vice-president

Zimbabwe's new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has appointed the country's former military commander as one of his two vice-presidents, state-run media has reported.

Zimbabwe's new leader appoints ex-military commander as vice-president

Zimbabwe's new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has appointed the country's former military commander as one of his two vice-presidents, state-run media has reported.

The move deepens concerns about the military's influence after its ousting of Robert Mugabe last month.

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