Robert Mugabe signs his resignation as president

Robert Mugabe signed a letter of resignation from the post of President of Zimbabwe, according to Reuters on Tuesday, November 21.

The statement was signed shortly after the country's parliament began the process to impeach Mugabe. Emmerson Mnangagwa, chairman of the Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front, is expected to succeed him.

Robert Mugabe, 93, ruled Zimbabwe for 37 years. Under him, the country fell into a difficult economic situation. Mugabe was regularly accused of violating human rights.