Breaking robert mugabe resigns
A significant moment in history!
On November 21, 2017, Robert Mugabe, the President of Zimbabwe since 1980, resigned as the head of state and government, bringing an end to his 37-year rule. The resignation came after a military coup and widespread protests against his government.
Here's a brief timeline of the events leading up to his resignation:
- November 14, 2017: The Zimbabwean military, led by General Constantino Chiwenga, launches a coup against Mugabe's government, seizing key infrastructure and detaining several high-ranking officials.
- November 15, 2017: Mugabe is placed under house arrest, and his wife, Grace Mugabe, is also detained.
- November 16, 2017: The Zimbabwean parliament begins impeachment proceedings against Mugabe, citing his alleged abuse of power and failure to address the country's economic crisis.
- November 19, 2017: Mugabe agrees to step down as president, but only if he is granted immunity from prosecution and allowed to remain in the country.
- November 21, 2017: The Zimbabwean parliament accepts Mugabe's resignation, and Emmerson Mnangagwa, the former vice president, is sworn in as the new president.
Mugabe's resignation marked the end of an era in Zimbabwean politics, and his legacy is still debated today. While he was hailed as a hero of the country's independence struggle, his later years were marked by allegations of corruption, human rights abuses, and economic mismanagement.
What do you think about Robert Mugabe's resignation and its impact on Zimbabwe?