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2017 in Zimbabwe

Explore 5 historical events and records for Zimbabwe in 2017.

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Historical records for Zimbabwe in 2017

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November

14 November 2017

Military Intervention

Chiwenga, Constantino Guveya Dominic · Harare · Commander of Zimbabwe Defence Forces · Government / Government of Zimbabwe

Chiwenga's forces take control of key institutions during the leadership crisis.

21 November 2017

Resignation from Presidency

Mugabe, Robert Gabriel · Harare · President of Zimbabwe · Government / Government of Zimbabwe

Mugabe resigns after military intervention and the beginning of parliamentary impeachment proceedings.

24 November 2017

Sworn In as President

Mnangagwa, Emmerson Dambudzo · Harare · President of Zimbabwe · Government / Government of Zimbabwe

Mnangagwa is sworn in after returning from exile.

December

28 December 2017

Appointment as Vice-President

Chiwenga, Constantino Guveya Dominic · Harare · Vice-President of Zimbabwe · Government / Government of Zimbabwe

Chiwenga becomes Vice-President after retiring from military command.

28 December 2017

Appointment as Vice-President

Mohadi, Kembo Campbell Dugish · Harare · Vice-President of Zimbabwe · Government / Government of Zimbabwe

Mohadi is appointed as one of Zimbabwe's two Vice-Presidents.

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