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Zimbabweans queue to vote in Harare, Zimbabwe, at the start of the country's elections Monday, July 30, 2018. Zimbabweans are voting in their first election without Robert Mugabe on the ballot, a contest that could open the way toward international legitimacy or signal more stagnation if the vote is seriously flawed. (AP Photo/Shepherd Tozvireva)

The Latest: Counting underway in Zimbabwe’s historic vote

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Zimbabwe opposition challenger Nelson Chamisa participates in a Sunday church service in Harare, Zimbabwe, Sunday July 29, 2018. Zimbabwe votes Monday in an election that could, if deemed credible, tilt the country toward recovery after years of economic collapse and repression under former leader Robert Mugabe. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Zimbabwe’s historic election: A look at the top candidates

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Zimbabwe opposition challenger Nelson Chamisa participates in a Sunday church service in Harare, Zimbabwe, Sunday July 29, 2018. Zimbabwe votes Monday in an election that could, if deemed credible, tilt the country toward recovery after years of economic collapse and repression under former leader Robert Mugabe. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Zimbabwe’s historic election: A look at the top candidates

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In this Tuesday, July 24, 2018 photo, the remains of Julius Mvulo Nyathi lie on a table at the Solidarity Peace Trust offices in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Nyathi, who was killed over 30 years ago by Zimbabwean soldiers during the Matabeleland Massacres, was exhumed earlier in 2018 and is scheduled to receive a proper reburial Aug. 4, 2018. Shari Eppel, director of the Solidarity Peace Trust, said many in Matabeleland say the region is haunted by &quot;angry dead.&quot; “The angry dead are the people buried in the wrong place and who haven’t had the right rituals at the time of their murder and burial.&quot; (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Zimbabwe’s Matabeleland massacre haunts Monday’s elections

By BRAM JANSSEN and ANDREW MELDRUM - Associated Press

An opposition party supporter reacts during Nelson Chamisas last rally in Harare, Saturday, July, 28, 2018. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and main challenger Nelson Chamisa held final campaign rallies Saturday ahead of Mondays election in a country seeking to move past decades of economic and poltical paralysis. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

Recovery or stagnation? Zimbabwe holds pivotal vote Monday

By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA - Associated Press

Ruling ZANU PF supporters arrive at an election rally in Harare, Zimbabwe on Saturday July 28, 2018. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, shown on poster at left, and main challenger Nelson Chamisa are set to hold final campaign rallies ahead of Monday's election in a country seeking to move past decades of economic and political paralysis. (AP Photo)

Zimbabwe rallies one last time before historic election

By FARAI MUTSAKA - Associated Press

In this Monday, July 23, 2018 photo, Ellis Ndlovu, 91, poses for a portrait in her Simbumbumbu, Zimbabwe home. Ndlovu's son, Edwel, was killed 34 years ago by Zimbabwe army soldiers in what many called the Matabeleland Massacres, or Gukurahundi - “the early rains that blow away the chaff,” in the local Shona language. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Zimbabwe’s Matabeleland massacre haunts Monday’s elections

By BRAM JANSSEN and ANDREW MELDRUM - Associated Press

Supporters of Nelson Chamisa, head of the MDC opposition alliance, carry the Zimbabwean flag while attending his rally in Chitungwiza about 30 kilometres east of the capital Harare, Thursday, July, 26, 2018. Chamisa addressed his first rally since rejecting the idea of boycotting elections on Monday despite what he calls a biased election commission, in the first election since the November resignation of longtime leader Robert Mugabe. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

A guide to Zimbabwe’s 1st post-Robert Mugabe election

By CARA ANNA - Associated Press

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa attends the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, July 27, 2018. Zimbabwe goes to the polls Monday after Mnanngagwa became president After Robert Mugabe resigned in November last year. (Mike Hutchings/Pool Photo via AP)

Zimbabwe’s historic election: A look at the top candidates

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Nelson Chamisa, center, head of the MDC opposition alliance is seen during a press briefing at the party headquarters in Harare, Wednesday, July, 25, 2018. Chamisa urged supporters to vote " overwhelmingly for change" in upcoming election scheduled for july 30, 2018, the first election since the November resignation of longtime leader Robert Mugabe. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

Zimbabwe election seen as critical test for nation post-Mugabe

By Connor Foarde and Godwin Mangudya - The Washington Times

In this Thursday, March 8, 2018 photo, the leader of MDC-T, Zimbabwe's biggest opposition party, Nelson Chamisa gestures during an interview with the Associated Press in Harare. Ahead of Zimbabwe's crucial elections this year, the biggest opposition party has selected a charismatic lawyer and pastor to challenge the military-backed president in the first vote without former leader Robert Mugabe in decades. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

AP Interview: Zimbabwe’s new opposition leader faces vote

By FARAI MUTSAKA - Associated Press

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa will tout what he says is a turnaround underway in one of Africa's poorest and most mismanaged countries. (Associated Press/File)

Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe president, will go to Davos

By Geoff Hill - Special to The Washington Times

Emmerson Mnangagwa (center right) with army Gen. Constantino Chiwenga, inspected the military parade after being sworn in as Zimbabwe's president on Nov. 24. The military's stunning and prominent role in overthrowing Robert Mugabe and the way the bloodless coup was conducted have raised questions about whether the troops will return to their barracks so readily. (Associated Press/File)

Emmerson Mnangagwa risks Zimbabwe martial rule with rewards to military

By Frank Chikowore - Special to The Washington Times

Emmerson Mnangagwa, centre, takes his seat at his presidential inauguration ceremony in Harare, Zimbabwe, Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. Mnangagwa is being sworn in as Zimbabwe's president after Robert Mugabe resigned on Tuesday, ending his 37 year rule. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe’s new leader, takes power, warns against ‘vengeful retribution’

By Christopher Torchia and Farai Mutsaka - Associated Press

A band holds a picture of Mnangagwa and sings as they await his arrival at the presidential inauguration ceremony of Emmerson Mnangagwa in the capital Harare, Zimbabwe Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. Mnangagwa is being sworn in as Zimbabwe's president after Robert Mugabe resigned on Tuesday, ending his 37-year rule. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Zimbabwe’s political drama: What just happened? A timeline

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A band holds a picture of Mnangagwa and sings as they await his arrival at the presidential inauguration ceremony of Emmerson Mnangagwa in the capital Harare, Zimbabwe Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. Mnangagwa is being sworn in as Zimbabwe's president after Robert Mugabe resigned on Tuesday, ending his 37-year rule. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

The Latest: Zimbabwe’s new leader promises era of democracy

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Zimbabwean military parade during a dress rehearsal ahead of Friday's presidential inauguration of Emmerson Mnangagwa, at the National Sports Stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. Zimbabwe on Thursday was making preparations to swear in a new leader after 37-years of rule by Robert Mugabe. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Robert Mugabe will not face prosecution Zimbabwe’s ruling party says

By Farai Mutsaka and Christopher Torchia - Associated Press

Zimbabwe's incoming leader Emmerson Mnangagwa, centre, gestures as he greets the crowd upon arrival at the Zanu PF Headquarters in Harare, Wednesday, Nov, 22, 2017. Mnangagwa has emerged from hiding and returned home ahead of his swearing-in Friday. Crowds have gathered at the ruling party's headquarters for his first public remarks. Mnangagwa will replace Robert Mugabe, who resigned after 37 years in power when the military and ruling party turned on him for firing Mnangagwa and positioning his wife to take power. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

Zimbabwe’s political drama: What just happened? A timeline

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Zimbabwe's President in waiting Emmerson Mnangagwa, center-right, speaks to supporters gathered outside the Zanu-PF party headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. Mnangagwa has emerged from hiding and returned home ahead of his swearing-in Friday. Crowds have gathered at the ruling party's headquarters for his first public remarks. Mnangagwa will replace Robert Mugabe, who resigned after 37 years in power when the military and ruling party turned on him for firing Mnangagwa and positioning his wife to take power. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Zimbabwe asks if new leader, a Mugabe ally, can bring change

By ANDREW MELDRUM - Associated Press

Supporters of Emmerson Mnangagwa, the man expected to become Zimbabwe's new president, hold a photograph of him and cheer as they arrive to show their support at Manyame Air Force base where Mnangagwa is expected to arrive later in the day in Harare, Zimbabwe Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. Mugabe resigned as president with immediate effect Tuesday after 37 years in power, shortly after parliament began impeachment proceedings against him. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Zimbabwe poised to swear in new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa

By Farai Mutsaka and Christopher Torchia - Associated Press