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- A widely circulated image on social media allegedly shows Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa dead following an assassination attack at the presidential palace. Posts accompanying the image claim that armed assailants stormed a meeting of ministers and politicians, killing the president and injuring several officials.
Our fact-checking investigation found no credible evidence to support the claim that President Emerson Mnangagwa was assassinated.
Review reports from reputable international and local news organizations, the official website of the Government of Zimbabwe, and the official social media accounts associated with President Mnangagwa. None of these sources reported any assassination, attack on the presidential palace, or injuries to government officials.
Further analysis of the viral image using digital verification techniques indicates that the picture was artificially generated using artificial intelligence (AI). The image contains visual inconsistencies commonly associated with AI-generated content and does not originate from any verified news source or official government communication.
Additionally, no credible media outlet has reported an incident matching the description circulating online.