Robert Mugabe has resigned after 30 years

[Firewire]

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.
What triggered the moves to oust him was his dismissal of Emmerson Mnangagwa as vice-president two weeks ago.
That decision was seen by many as clearing the way for Mr Mugabe's wife, Grace, to succeed her husband as leader. It riled the military leadership, who stepped in and put Mr Mugabe under house arrest.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-42071488

[Nicky91]

get that retirement Robert you icon :clap1:

[bots]

it's a good thing for sure, but there is a long way to go, there are a lot of evil people in positions of power

[Firewire]

get that retirement Robert you icon :clap1:

Icon isn't exactly the word I'd personally use to describe him

[Cherie]

it's a good thing for sure, but there is a long way to go, there are a lot of evil people in positions of power

seems like all those wanting him out stood with Mugabe in the past so not sure what if anything will change

[Nicky91]

Icon isn't exactly the word I'd personally use to describe him

:umm2: i feel awkward right now, wanting to hit meself in the face :facepalm:

[Ross.]

get that retirement Robert you icon :clap1:

:skull:

[Firewire]

:umm2: i feel awkward right now, wanting to hit meself in the face :facepalm:

Maybe think before you post :shrug:

[Nicky91]

Maybe think before you post :shrug:

good advice :thumbs:

[bots]

:umm2: i feel awkward right now, wanting to hit meself in the face :facepalm:

no need for that Nicky :laugh: He was an icon at the time of independence, very much so, but his star has long since faded

[hijaxers]

get that retirement Robert you icon :clap1:

He's not an icon ! Hes a bastard.

[MB.]

get that retirement Robert you icon :clap1:

Messy

[jaxie]

So moved by the happiness of the people of Zimbabwe and so hoping they get the new Zimbabwe they are calling for. However the new President was a crony until he was ousted in favour of Gucci Grace so hoping they don't end up with more of the same.

[arista]

He's not an icon ! Hes a bastard.


Yes Evil Leader.

[smudgie]

I am so pleased for the people of Zim, but I hope they are not expecting too much in the way of a democratic future.

[hijaxers]

Everyone celebrating - i do hope its a new start for these oppressed people . Guuci Grace jog on.

[joeysteele]

Yes Evil Leader.

Very much so arista.

[reece(:]

get that retirement Robert you icon :clap1:

:skull:

[Crimson Dynamo]

get that retirement Robert you icon :clap1:

another fave?


:skull:

[Wizard.]

If he was Obama letting Michelle take over would anyone be mad tho?

[DemolitionRed]

If he was Obama letting Michelle take over would anyone be mad tho?

No but then Michelle is no DisGrace.

[Denver]

I want to become president

[Jake.]

"Just to let you know some very exiting things are about to happen !!! let the jungle drums roll xxxxxxx"

wow so THIS is what Jo O’Meara was referring to?

embrace your new president, Zimbabwe

[MTVN]

I find it weird how quickly and completely any support for him has evaporated. This was less than two weeks ago: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/eclipse/president-mugabe-supporters-rally-following-sacking-of-vice-president/vp-BBEXZoy

[bots]

I find it weird how quickly and completely any support for him has evaporated. This was less than two weeks ago: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/eclipse/president-mugabe-supporters-rally-following-sacking-of-vice-president/vp-BBEXZoy

i think the real battle has gone on behind the scenes and Mugabe wasn't really a central figure in that. This is all to do with his wife's faction and how they have been completely silenced since the coup. There was a sniveling apology from someone who was full of bravado the previous day. That didn't just happen. We haven't heard a word on Grace since the coup, i'm wondering if she is still alive.

[DemolitionRed]

i think the real battle has gone on behind the scenes and Mugabe wasn't really a central figure in that. This is all to do with his wife's faction and how they have been completely silenced since the coup. There was a sniveling apology from someone who was full of bravado the previous day. That didn't just happen. We haven't heard a word on Grace since the coup, i'm wondering if she is still alive.

It looks like she didn't flee the country as first suggested https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/881848/Grace-Mugabe-where-is-wife-Robert-Mugabe-latest-updates-Zimbabwe

[RichardG]

get that retirement Robert you icon :clap1:

lol

[UserSince2005]

get that retirement Robert you icon :clap1:

how ****ing dare you.

the pain this man has inflicted to so many people. and me personally.

he is a neighbour from hell.

His goons in the trees with guns overlooking my house.

The way his men beat up my mums friend because she didnt get off the road fast enough for his motorcade.

Also why do we need to new thread for this?

[Babayaro.]

get that retirement Robert you icon :clap1:

:joker::joker::joker:

[Babayaro.]

Me when Rob turned 30 the other week?