Robert Mugabe resigns as president of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Parliament speaker says Robert Mugabe has resigned as the country's president.

Robert Mugabe resigns as president of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's parliament erupted in cheers as the speaker announced the resignation of President Robert Mugabe.

The speaker stopped impeachment proceedings to say they had received a letter from Mr Mugabe confirming the resignation "with immediate effect".

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