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You're referring to the impeachment of Robert Mugabe, the former President of Zimbabwe!
On November 21, 2017, the Zimbabwean Parliament began impeachment proceedings against Robert Mugabe, who had been in power for 37 years. The move was sparked by a military coup that had taken place earlier that month, which led to Mugabe's resignation as President on November 21, 2017.
The impeachment proceedings were initiated by the ruling ZANU-PF party, which accused Mugabe of:
- Failure to address the country's economic crisis
- Abuse of power and corruption
- Neglecting his duties as President
- Failing to protect the country's sovereignty
The impeachment process was led by Speaker of the Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, who presented a motion to impeach Mugabe. The motion was supported by the majority of the members of Parliament, and Mugabe was subsequently impeached.
However, Mugabe's impeachment was not a formal trial, as he had already resigned as President before the impeachment process was completed. His resignation meant that the impeachment proceedings were effectively rendered moot.
Despite his impeachment, Mugabe remained a significant figure in Zimbabwean politics until his death in 2019. His legacy remains controversial, with some viewing him as a hero who fought for independence and others seeing him as a dictator who ruined the country's economy and human rights record.