Car horns blared and cheering crowds raced through the streets of the Zimbabwean capital Harare Tuesday as news spread that President Robert Mugabe had resigned after 37 years in power. This country has been through tough times.”After a week of political turmoil, Zimbabweans reacted with shock and unfettered joy. “I am so happy that Mugabe is gone, 37 years under a dictatorship is not a joke,” said Tinashe Chakanetsa, 18. I am looking forward to get a job after our economy recovers.”Massive crowds gathered within minutes of the shock announcement to parliament. “It’s shocking, that guy is powerful, very powerful,” said Barber Wright Chirombe, one of those who joined the euphoric street celebrations.

Source: Punch November 21, 2017 16:19 UTC