Zimbabweans call for Robert Mugabe exit in Harare rally (photos & video)

Crowds of Zimbabweans have gathered in the country’s capital Harare to call for the resignation of President Robert Mugabe, after 37 years in power.

Thousands flooded the streets, motorists honked their horns and others sang in celebration of the military’s efforts to remove the 93-year-old leader.

Some held up signs saying: “Enough is enough. Mugabe must go.”

The demonstration is expected to head straight to Mr Mugabe’s home, where protesters say they will wait until they have received notice of the President’s resignation.

The southern African nation’s generals placed Mugabe under house arrest earlier this week, allowing him limited movement while talks on his exit from office continue.

He was allowed to speak at a graduation ceremony and he has insisted he remains in charge but looks almost certain to be forced from office if he refuses to step down, with his ruling Zanu-PF party stating there “is no going back”.