Mugabe Takes Zimbabwe's Top Office
Posted: Sunday, March 17, 2002

HARARE, Zimbabwe –– Longtime President Robert Mugabe was sworn in for another six-year term Sunday after being declared the winner of elections that some observers said were flawed.

Mugabe, 78, swore to "bear true allegiance to Zimbabwe and uphold the laws of Zimbabwe." Mugabe then railed against colonialism and imperialism, and urged other African leaders to support him against hostile Western nations. MORE 

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