President Robert Mugabe has resigned via letter, speaker of Zimbabwe's parliament says, halting impeachment debate https://t.co/5JR8BivsFX
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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 transition of power.
The surprise announcement halted an impeachment hearing that had begun against him.
Lawmakers roared in jubilation and people have begun celebrating in the streets.
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Mr Mugabe had previously refused to resign despite last week’s military takeover and days of protests.
The letter did not mention who would take over from Mr Mugabe.
The constitution says it should be the current vice-president, Phelekezela Mphoko, a supporter of Grace Mugabe, Mr Mugabe’s wife.
Mr Mudenda said moves were under way to ensure a new leader could take over by late on Wednesday.
Source: BBC
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