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million. Mugabe said that he would not vote for his Zanu -PF successor, Emmerson Mnangagwa
The former president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, gave a surprise press conference on the eve of the national elections
M. Mugabe said he would not support his successor in the Zanu-PF party, Emmerson Mnangagwa, by the "party I founded."
"I can not vote for those who tormented me," he said. "I will make my choice among the other 22 [candidates]."
Zimbabweans go to the polls Monday during the first vote since Mugabe was ousted in November.
What did Mr. Mugabe say?
From his home in the capital, Harare, on Sunday, the former president again stated that he had been "sacked" as part of a military and military coup. that he had left his post to "avoid conflict".
He said that he now wanted the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) opposition, Nelson Chamisa, well in Monday's vote.
"He seems to be fine, and if he is elected I wish him well" When he asked Fergal Keane, of the BBC, he wished to see Mr. Chamisa take power in Zimbabwe, Mr Mugabe, 94, said he was the only viable candidate
. I hope the choice of tomorrow's vote will cast off, repel the military government and bring us back to constitutionality.
"Let tomorrow be the voice of the people to say that we will never know a time when the army has the habit of pushing a person into power."
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Grace Mugabe accompanied her husband for his speech in Harare on Sunday
million. Mugabe also denied that, as president, he planned to give direction to his wife, Grace, saying that it was "utter nonsense", and suggested that the ex-minister of the Sydney Sekeramayi defense took over. Mr Mugabe added that, since he was removed from office last year, "the people of Zimbabwe have not been free".
What's going on Monday?
More than five million Zimbabweans preparing to vote will be the first time in 38 years without Mugabe in power
They will vote in presidential, parliamentary and local elections.
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The country run out of cash and poverty, which has decades of repressive rule, is confronted to serious economic problems.
These include issues of investment, education, health and employment – some estimates suggest that the unemployment rate in Zimbabwe reaches 90%.
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The country expects a strong voter turnout for the first time on Monday, where the youth vote should be crucial. Nearly half of those registered are under 35 years old.
Who are the favorites?
The leaders facing these challenges are President Mnangagwa, 75, Zanu-PF, and Mr. Chamisa, 40, MDC.
President Mnangagwa, known as "crocodile" jobs and is considered open to economic reforms.
He survived several assassination attempts attributed to Mugabe's supporters.
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M. Chamisa, who became a deputy at the age of 25, could become Zimbabwe's youngest president.
He is known for his wit and humor, and as a lawyer and lawyer. The pastor's rallies and press conferences have taken the fervor of a revival campaign.
An opinion poll last week saw the MDC narrowing the gap with Zanu-PF by 11 points to three, with 20% of voters undecided.
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The election in figures
- 5 635 706 people re-registered on a new electoral register; the opposition still has doubts about its accuracy
- 43.5% of registered voters are under 35 years old
- 10,985 polling stations
- 16 years since European and American observers were allowed to watch the elections
