Zimbabwe turned 34 on April 18. Here are some pictures from the Independence Day celebrations held at the National Sports Stadium.

Members of the Zanu PF Women’s League singa and dance at Zimbabwe’s 34th birthday celebrations on April 18 at the National Sports Stadium.
Part of the thousands of people who thronged the National Sports Stadium.
Security chiefs arrive at the National Sports Stadium.
Female members of the Republic Police of Zimbabwe march during a guard of honour.
Members of the apostolic sect also attended the celebrations at the stadium.
members of the Zimbabwe police, army, air force and prison services hold aloft flags.
President Robert Mugabe gives his 34th Independence Day speech.
The police band strumming their instruments.
Kiki Divaris models a jacket with President Mugabe’s potrait.
MDC-T National Executive member Elias Mudzuri also attended the celebrations.
First lady Amai Grace Mugabe follow the proceedings at the Independence Day celebrations.
President Robert Mugabe lights the torch of Independence on Zimbabwe’s 34th birthday.
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Police control football fans that tried to gain entry into the stadium to watch the soccer match.