Current Affairs: Zimbabwe Mugabe resigns as president triggering mass street celebrations

Emmerson Mnangagwa, and celebrations on the streets of Zimbabwe at Robert Mugabe's resignation as president.

Emmerson Mnangagwa, and celebrations on the streets of Zimbabwe at Robert Mugabe's resignation as president. Source: AAP

There have been widespread celebrations on the streets of Zimbabwe following Robert Mugabe's resignation. The 93-year-old President has resigned after parliament began an impeachment process against him. He had been holding on to power for a week after the army and his own Zanu-PF Party moved against him. Wild celebrations have broken out in parliament upon the breaking of the news.



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