Chiwenga zimbabwes coup leader sworn vp

You're referring to the recent political developments in Zimbabwe!

Yes, you're correct. On December 24, 2017, Constantino Chiwenga, the Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, was sworn in as the Vice President of Zimbabwe, following a military coup that ousted President Robert Mugabe from power.

Chiwenga, a 61-year-old former army general, was one of the key figures behind the coup, which was sparked by Mugabe's firing of Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a former ally. The military takeover was widely seen as a bid to prevent Mugabe's wife, Grace, from succeeding him as President.

After Mugabe's resignation on November 21, 2017, Chiwenga was appointed as the Vice President by the new President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, who was also a key player in the coup. Mnangagwa, a former intelligence chief, was a close ally of Mugabe until his ouster and has been accused of human rights abuses during his tenure.

Chiwenga's appointment as Vice President has been seen as a significant development in Zimbabwe's political landscape, as it marks a significant shift in the country's power dynamics. His role in the coup and his new position as Vice President have raised concerns about the country's democratic trajectory and the potential for further political instability.