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Celebrations in Zimbabwe as Robert Mugabe finally steps down

Zimbabweans celebrate at night at an intersection in downtown Harare, Zimbabwe.

Zimbabweans celebrate at night at an intersection in downtown Harare, Zimbabwe. Source: AAP

Robert Mugabe has resigned as Zimbabwe's president after 37 years after the country's parliament began impeachment proceedings against the 93-year-old.


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By Marese O'Sullivan, Natarsha Kallios

Source: SBS


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Robert Mugabe has resigned as Zimbabwe's president after 37 years after the country's parliament began impeachment proceedings against the 93-year-old.



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