But his efforts to position his wife Grace as his successor triggered fury in the military that had underpinned his regime. Mugabe had ruled Zimbabwe almost unopposed since the country won independence from Britain. By AFPMore by this AuthorHARAREPresident Robert Mugabe's resignation letter was read out by Zimbabwe parliamentary Speaker Jacob Mudenda to lawmakers gathered at a conference centre in Harare to discuss an impeachment motion on Tuesday. It read:State HouseHarareZimbabwe21 November 2017The Honourable Jacob MudendaNotice of resignation as President of the Republic of ZimbabweIn terms of the provisions of section 96 (1) of the constitution of Zimbabwe, amendment number 20, 2013. Kindly give public notice of my resignation as soon as possible as required by section 96 (1) of the constitution of Zimbabwe.

Source: Daily Nation November 21, 2017 20:15 UTC