Robert Mugabe finally decides to resign as president, as a way of avoiding an impeachment. Shortly expected to address the nation, it seems he will be replaced by his former vice president.
The central committee of Zanu-PF has already fired Mugabe as party leader but he technically remains president until he either resigns or is removed from office. This made Robert Mugabe to reach a level of crying for the first time.
Most Zimbabweans believe Mr Mnangagwa was dismissed to clear the way for Mr Mugabe’s “despised” wife to become his successor.
Mugabe had reportedly gone on hunger strike to protest his conditions under house arrest while Zimbabwean officials plotted his removal from office.
The dictator is said to have insisted he remain the “legitimate” head of state, and that if he were to step down in the future his family must have immunity from persecution.
It remains unclear whether army chief General Constantino Chiwenga, who was photographed with the President at his home on Thursday, has agreed to these conditions.
