The President of Zimbabwe, Emerson, Manangjoa, appointed a new head of the army before the planned protests on Monday, and a group of ancient warriors who want to force the president called it to resign.
The former brigade, Emmanuel Matoto, takes over its immediate effect.
President Manangjoa faced calls from his former supporters to step down, citing mismanagement and corruption.
Earlier this week, Mnangagwa suddenly retired his army commander, Lieutenant General Angem Saniatle, offered by the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture.
Because of his harsh reputation, Emmerson Mnangagwa He goes with the title “Crocodile”.
He became president in 2017 after a coup against his leader Robert Mugabe for a long time, and is currently spending his second and last term, which ends in 2028.
The problem started with fermentation during the gatherings of the Zanu-PF ruling party last year after reports that Mnangagwa wanted to stay in office.
Despite the last assertion of Mnangagwa that he was planning to step down in three years, many are still not convinced.
Criticism about his leadership from inside his party and his accusation that he intended to cling to power intends to take place memories of the coup that overthrew Mugabe.
Although it is not clear the amount of general support for the old warriors of the planned protests, the Security Minister warned against Zimbabwe against participating in the demonstrations.
Police announced a four -day ban on the capital to carry weapons or any tools that can be used to cause violence.
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