BBCNEWS BBC News November 21, 2017
History. As member of zimbabwes parliament began debating whether to impeach the president , the speaker of the parliament interrupted. He had a letter of resignation to read. I hereby tender my resignation as president of the republic of zimbabwe with immediate effect. Well, mr mugabes letter said his decision was taken to allow smooth transition of power, and that it was volu nta ry. Transition of power, and that it was voluntary. Well, voluntary is one word for it, unavoidable is another. He refused to resign last week after a military takeover and refused to resign after mass protests at t...