The people of Zimbabwe have taken to the streets to celebrate the resignation of their President Robert Mugabe.
Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe resigned as president Tuesday after 37 years in power, as parliament began impeachment proceedings against him.
The 93-year-old had clung on for a week after an army takeover and expulsion from his own ruling ZANU-PF party, but resigned shortly after parliament began an impeachment process seen as the only legal way to force him out.
“My decision to resign is voluntary on my part and arises from my concern for the welfare of the people of Zimbabwe and my desire for a smooth, non-violent transfer of power,” said Mugabe in his letter which was read out in parliament, sparking cheers and dancing.
Wild celebrations broke out at a joint sitting of parliament when Speaker Jacob Mudenda announced Mugabe’s resignation and suspended the impeachment procedure.
Cars began hooting their horns and people cheered in the streets, as the news spread like wildfire across the capital, Harare.
Watch some of the videos below:
🇿🇼 Zimbabweans celebrate in the streets following the resignation of Robert Mugabe #Zimbabwe pic.twitter.com/C5DgkiZxAK
— News24 (@News24) November 21, 2017
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— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) November 21, 2017
#Zimbabwe [VIDEO] There is wild jubilation as crowd rushes to dance near army tank – Mugabe has resigned. pic.twitter.com/pGjUQh5V0N
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) November 21, 2017
#Zimbabwe [VIDEO] Absolute joy on the streets of Harare – Mugabe has resigned. pic.twitter.com/vjUwrXBZzF
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) November 21, 2017
#Zimbabwe [VIDEO] As the evening draws in hundreds of Zimbabweans celebrating the resignation of Mugabe out on the streets of Harare CBD. pic.twitter.com/sJV1NHr9Td
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) November 21, 2017
Wow this is one NOISY HAPPY NATION!I can’t believe it!Flags& groups of people on every corner, everyone coming out onto their roads waving flags, cars hooting, music blasting! If you’re not in Zimbabwe tonight.SORRY FOR YOU! 🙌🍾🇿🇼🥂 #zimbabwe #celebrations #MugabeHasResigned pic.twitter.com/Nta9NdtIIb
— Merna Cremer (@MernaCremer767) November 21, 2017
RIGHT OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT BUILDING: Zimbabweans celebrating the resignation of Robert Gabriel Mugabe after 37 years in power. #HMetro #Zimbabwe @larry_moyo pic.twitter.com/HOigTcluFk
— H-Metro (@HMetro_) November 21, 2017
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