Harare, Zimbabwe (CNN) Newly inaugurated leader Emmerson Mnangagwa laid out his vision for Zimbabwe on Friday, paying tribute to Robert Mugabe as a "mentor" but vowing to eschew the former president's policies. Mnangagwa was sworn in Friday as interim president, following Mugabe's historic resignation this week after nearly four decades of oppressive rule. Mnangagwa promised reforms to lift Zimbabwe out of poverty by jump-starting the country's lifeless economy and stamping out rampant corruption. Despite earlier admitting he played a role in Mugabe's demise, Mnangagwa showered the former leader with praise Friday, portraying him as a national hero. Emmerson Mnangagwa is sworn in on Friday, November 24, 2017, as interim President of Zimbabwe during a ceremony at the National Sports Stadium in the capital, Harare.

Source: CNN November 24, 2017 06:54 UTC