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Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has finally resigned after ruling the country for 37 years. The 93-year-old president said that he was resigning immediately and voluntarily in order to have a "smooth transfer of power" in a letter read out by the speaker of parliament.
"My decision to resign is voluntary on my part and arises from my concern for the welfare of the people of Zimbabwe and my desire to ensure a smooth, peaceful and nonviolent transfer of power that underpins national security, peace and stability" read part of the letter.
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