Joy! Jubilation! And Yes... Hope. Zimbabweans Celebrate The End Of Mugabe

This is the moment many Zimbabweans -- and Africans -- had been waiting for.
Protesters calling for Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to resign attend a prayer meeting outside parliament in Harare, Zimbabwe, November 21, 2017.
Protesters calling for Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to resign attend a prayer meeting outside parliament in Harare, Zimbabwe, November 21, 2017.
Mike Hutchings / Reuters

The speaker of parliament in Zimbabwe on Tuesday confirmed that Robert Mugabe had resigned as president of that country amid impeachment proceedings against him in Parliament in Harare.

Mugabe was the head of state of Zimbabwe for 37 years. Social media has been buzzing since the announcement as celebrations kick off in Zimbabwe and messages of support swarm social media platforms.

Have a look at most touching visuals:

#Zimbabwe Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has resigned - a huge celebration out on the streets of Harare CBD. pic.twitter.com/K20yrprpjK

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) November 21, 2017

S.K. Moyo Mugabe's resignation is very welcome#Mugabe#Zimbabwepic.twitter.com/3gczuWKshA

— Open Parly ZW (@OpenParlyZw) November 21, 2017

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