BREAKING: Zimbabwe’s President Mugabe resigns
Mr Mugabe, 93, was until now the world's oldest leader.
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After 37 years in power, Robert Mugabe resigned as Zimbabwe’s president on Tuesday, shortly after parliament began an impeachment process to end his nearly four decades of rule.
Mr Mugabe, 93, was until now the world’s oldest leader. He had previously refused to resign despite last week’s military takeover and days of protests. His decision to finally resign has sparked wild celebrations in the streets.
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People danced and car horns blared on the streets of Harare at news that the era of Mugabe , who has led Zimbabwe since independence in 1980 was finally over.
I am so emotional. I never thought I would see this day. Mugabe has resigned in my lifetime. This is a stepping stone towards the Zimbabwe we want. It won't be easy. #Zimbabwe
— Trevor Ncube (@TrevorNcube) November 21, 2017
Zimbabweans tear down Robert Mugabe's portrait after announcement that the longtime leader has resigned. https://t.co/zEIZl5XgFc pic.twitter.com/M1P1g081J9
— World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) November 21, 2017
#MugabeResigns: Cheering crowds take to streets of Harare as news spreads that Mugabe has stepped down as leader after 37 years https://t.co/KS1URbvLex pic.twitter.com/ozRhxJRb9K
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) November 21, 2017
#Zimbabweans in Cape Town, South Africa celebrating #MugabeResigns pic.twitter.com/bB6nfHc59b
— Athi Mtongana (@AthiMtongana) November 21, 2017