The United States has congratulated the people of Zimbabwe, saying the country now has a historic opportunity to set itself on a new path.
The US government is also observing the regional decision to not describe last week's military takeover as a 'coup'.
Robert Mugabe resigned after 37 years in power.
Ousted Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa will take over as interim president, pending elections.
State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert described it as a historic opportunity...
IN: What we hope...
OUT: ...and fair elections.
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