Zimbabwe celebrates as Mugabe resignation announced – in pictures
Robert Mugabe finally announced his retirement after days of political pressure and public demonstrations on the streets of Zimbabwe. Car horns blared and cheering crowds raced through the streets of the capital, Harare, as news spread that the president had resigned after his 37-year reign of autocratic control crumbled within days of a military takeover
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A reveller dances on the roof of a vehicle as he and others celebrate outside the parliament building in Harare
Photograph: Ben Curtis/AP
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A portrait of Robert Mugabe is removed from a wall at the International Conference Centre. Parliament was sitting in the building when the president’s resignation was announced
Photograph: Jekesai Njikizana/AFP/Getty Images
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A jubilant crowd marches outside parliament in Harare
Photograph: Kim Ludbrook/EPA
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Civilians celebrate with members of the armed forces
Photograph: Mike Hutchings/Reuters
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The party mood spills on to the streets of the capital
Photograph: Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP
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All smiles in Harare
Photograph: Marco Longari/AFP/Getty Images
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A group of men wave placards and cheer after news of Mugabe’s departure
Photograph: Mike Hutchings/Reuters
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People hold anti-Mugabe placards in Harare
Photograph: Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP
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Celebrations are likely to continue well into the night
Photograph: Mike Hutchings/Reuters
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Members of parliament celebrate in Harare
Photograph: Jekesai Njikizana/AFP/Getty Images
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Jacob Mudenda, the parliament speaker, announces Mugabe’s resignation
Photograph: Jekesai Njikizana/AFP/Getty Images
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Senators and members of parliament react to the news at the Rainbow Tower Conference Centre in Harare
Photograph: Marco Longari/AFP/Getty Images
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People chant anti-Mugabe slogans as they gather in Unity Square, opposite the parliament building
Photograph: Mujahid Safodien/AFP/Getty Images
