Robert Mugabe has finally resigned as president of Zimbabwe after nearly four decades as the country's leader.

Wild celebrations broke out in Zimbabwe's parliament after speaker Jacob Mudenda read out Mugabe's resignation letter.

In his letter of resignation, he said: “I Robert Gabriel Mugabe hereby formally tender my resignation as President of Zimbabwe with immediate effect.

“My decision to resign is voluntary on my part.

He added he had resigned to “allow smooth transfer of power”

The celebrations have continued outside Parliament, with
Zimbabweans taking to the streets with joy.

Robert Mugabe's resignation follows pressure from both within his regime and from international powers.

Last week Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson tweeted: “UK and South Africa agree Zimbabweans must be able to decide their own future in free and fair elections in line with constitution.

“Authoritarian rule should have no place in Africa”

A new leader is expected to be in place by tomorrow while the parliament work to legally expedite the process.

Mugabe did not recommend a successor as part of his resignation.

Zanu PF chief whip Lovemore Matuke told Reuters: "I am very happy that the president had chosen to go voluntarily."

"This would have ended in serious embarrassment" if the party was forced to impeach Mugabe, he said.

Zimbabweans have been filmed celebrating in Harare with many cheering, dancing and honking car horns.

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