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President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe resigns

Letter of resignation comes after holding power since 1980

Mr Mugabe led Zimbabwe to independence in 1980 and stayed in power ever since.

Celebrations break out in the streets of Harare as President Mugabe sends letter of resignation to the Parliament.

We look back at the presidency of Mr Mugabe and talk to Zanu-PF MP Psychology Maziwisa.

(Photo: people celebrated the voluntary resignation of President Mugabe. Credit: AFP)

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Tue 21 Nov 201717:06GMT
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