Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe on Tuesday resigned as president as announced by the parliament speaker, Jacob Mudenda, bringing down the curtain on his 37-year-reign.
Twitter was set on fire as the announcement was made.
See reactions below:
Celebrations have started in Zimbabwe after the announcement of Robert Mugabe’s resignation. #MugabeResigns #Mugabe #Zimbabwe #RobertMugabe pic.twitter.com/Y2DlLKMLvI
— Mikey Mashila (@MikeyMashila) November 21, 2017
#ThisFlag ?? Founder Pastor Evan Mawarire in tears.
You cant hear what he is saying but his tears tell a THOUSAND stories.#Mugabe Resigns#Zimbabwe#SABCNews pic.twitter.com/F4eCsp1djf
— Aldrin Sampear (@AldrinSampear) November 21, 2017
How Zimbabweans will be going back home after hearing ukuthi Mugabe finally resigned. ?? #Mugabe pic.twitter.com/SSrbg7v1lD
— Mbonisi (@iam_mbonisi) November 21, 2017
Politicians celebrate #Mugabe resignation. Wild scenes in Parliamentary hearing. pic.twitter.com/VdKSSHz9D8
— martin geissler (@mmgeissler) November 21, 2017
President #Mugabe writing his resignation letter earlier pic.twitter.com/ssRrEoGwan
— Bongani Matwa (@BonganiMatwa) November 21, 2017
Mugabe has resigned. Zuma on a fact-finding mission.
Can he get some facts on how to resign please?#zimbabwe #mugabe
— KubenK (@KubenKDJ) November 21, 2017
Something to think about, what if it were true??#Mugabe #Zuma #Zimbabwe pic.twitter.com/2hWCDrhRLl
— VaalRise (016)?? (@MacDinobravo) November 21, 2017
#Mugabe Resigns
This is the independence for the people of Zimbabwe. Impeachment was going to embarrass him.— Ekurhuleni Entrepren (@EkhuPreneurs) November 21, 2017
I never thought I would live to see the day Mugabe resigns. History has been written. #Mugabe #Zimbabwe pic.twitter.com/2vVOvNYCJw
— Zamore (@JustZamore) November 21, 2017
Now we can say “The former President of Zimbabwe” Wow #Mugabe #Zimbabwe pic.twitter.com/FLqaIHwdmD
— Zamore (@JustZamore) November 21, 2017
We fully understand that there’s a lot to reflect on and there’s still so much work to do… but can we have this moment, can we celebrate this moment please ??????#Zimbabwe
— Terry’s Child (@Fka_Kizza) November 21, 2017
Today we celebrate with #Zimbabwe about the resignation of Robert Mugabe and tomorrow we pray for a prosperous future for the country! ?? pic.twitter.com/p4rcQVgTyf
— Michael Cost (@MickyCost) November 21, 2017
I am so emotional. I never thought I would see this day. Mugabe has resigned in my lifetime. This is a stepping stone towards the Zimbabwe we want. It won’t be easy. #Zimbabwe
— Trevor Ncube (@TrevorNcube) November 21, 2017
I was born in 1994 & #Mugabe was the leader of #Zimbabwe. I am now 23 years & never thought Mugabe would have stepped down. In fact he resigned!!!☺☺
— Not Adv Ngcukaitobi (@AdvNgcukaitobi) November 21, 2017
Dear Zims in SA it’s time to go home now #Zimbabwe #MugabeResigns pic.twitter.com/XyEkglAllA
— MaZweZwe (@zweli_tsiki) November 21, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: Robert Mugabe has finally resigned as President of Zimbabwe
To a new Zimbabwe ✊??? pic.twitter.com/a5TKqiTfBz
— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) November 21, 2017
#Mugabe listened to wise counsel from this liberation stalwart. Pity #Zuma & his cronnies don’t take advice from #ANCStalwarts #MugabeResigns #Zimbabwe pic.twitter.com/9boi6T9I5r
— Hloni Nyetanyane (@HloniNyetanyane) November 21, 2017
