Mnangagwa sworn in as Zimbabwe president

Mugabe successor says nation wants peace, prosperity

HARARE, Zimbabwe - Emmerson Mnangagwa, 75, was on Friday sworn in as the second president of the country at a colorful ceremony attended by thousands of Zimbabweans and foreign dignitaries.

He replaced former president Robert Mugabe, whose resignation on Tuesday after military and public pressure put an end to his 37-year stay in power.