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Robert Mugabe has resigned as President of Zimbabwe, after 37 years in power.

As his resignation letter was read out in Parliament, MPs roared their approval. When the news spread, thousands of Zimbabweans took the streets to celebrate.

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  • Tue 21 Nov 201718:00

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