Robert Mugabe resigns

21 November 2017 09:38 pm - 10 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has resigned, parliament speaker Jacob Mudenda has said.

A letter from Mr Mugabe said that the decision was voluntary and that he had made it to allow a smooth transfer of power, the Reuters news agency reports.

The surprise announcement halted an impeachment hearing that had begun against him.

Lawmakers roared in jubilation and people have begun celebrating in the streets.

Mr Mugabe had previously refused to resign despite last week's military takeover and days of protests.

He has been in power since independence in 1980.

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 10

Yeti Wednesday, 22 November 2017 06:30 AM

When is our Robert Mugabe going to resign?

TMA Wednesday, 22 November 2017 06:56 AM

The man who saved the country from the British have been kicked out. Shame on the ungrateful people.

sena Wednesday, 22 November 2017 01:20 PM

You are a good slave

tilak Wednesday, 22 November 2017 01:59 PM

had the British continued to rule Zimbabwe they would have been much better off

nick Wednesday, 22 November 2017 07:38 AM

wise decision by a dictator via DM Android App

satha Wednesday, 22 November 2017 07:42 AM

very soon, He will be president of his casket ! power hungry pig!

Hautaum Wednesday, 22 November 2017 09:46 AM

South Asians countries are also having families oriented ruling pattern should be changed.

Doug Wednesday, 22 November 2017 10:20 AM

Man of 93 is trying to act as a 39 year old

Maha sangha Wednesday, 22 November 2017 02:03 PM

Finally

sam Thursday, 23 November 2017 06:32 AM

now he can apply as a candidate to salisbury mayor

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Robert Mugabe resigns

Comments - 10

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

Two racing drivers arrested over Fox Hill tragedy

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

Train fails to halt, crashes onto Colombo Fort platform

Racing event tragedy leaves seven dead including eight-year-old child

New Visa procedure implemented

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

MIRROR CRICKET

TODAY'S HEADLINES