In pictures: Zimbabwe's new President Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in

Zimbabwe's new President Emmerson Mnangagwa has taken the oath of office in a packed stadium in the capital, Harare.

We take a look at pictures of the ceremony and the thousands of people gathered at the National Sports Stadium in Harare.

The 60,000 capacity stadium was packed with Zimbabweans eager to witness the start of a new era in their country's history

Mr Mnangagwa's swearing-in follows the dramatic departure of Robert Mugabe after 37 years of authoritarian rule

Mr Mnangagwa was the former vice-president, who was dismissed earlier this month, leading the army to intervene and force Mr Mugabe to resign

Mr Mnangagwa, who had fled the country, returned from exile on Wednesday 21 November

The new president (centre, left) arrived with his wife Auxilia (centre, right).

Mr Mnangagwa has been at the heart of power for 37 years

Army chief General Constantino Chiwenga, the man behind the military takeover, watched the ceremony

Mr Mnangagwa is associated by many with some of the worst atrocities committed under Zanu-PF

In his speech, he paid tribute to his predecessor, Robert Mugabe

He also promised to serve all Zimbabweans, not just members of Zanu-PF

Leaders from several of Zimbabwe's neighbours were present

He is a former minister of defence, and security, and has always enjoyed close ties to the military...

The military intervened and forced Mr Mugabe to resign because they wanted to prevented Grace Mugabe from taking power

The crowds cheered a 21-gun salute and a flypast

Many Zimbabweans have welcomed the military intervention to oust Mr Mugabe

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