Twitter explodes in Memes as #MugabeResigns
After 37 years of ruling Zimbabwe Mugabe has finally accepted to step down.The news was met with Jubilation from Zimbabweans .
The announcement was made by the speaker at a special joint session of parliament which had convened to impeach the 93-year-old who has dominated every aspect of Zimbabwean public life for decades.
On the streets, the news sparked an explosion of wild celebration, with car horns honking and people erupting into ecstatic cheers and frenzied dancing.
Twitter reacted pretty much the way you’d expect – with memes and videos.
https://twitter.com/w_mapaya/status/933018155504619520
The "P" in President Mugabe is now silent 😂😂😂😂😂😂 #MugabeResigns pic.twitter.com/PWskQNRGBq
— Sizwe (@mehlulisizwe) November 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/E_xcelsior/status/933035083866562560
Wow! Celebrations in Pretoria (South Africa) #MugabeResigns pic.twitter.com/AJeWhuvJnD
— Dj Zan-D (@DjZanD) November 21, 2017
The revolution is being televised. Happy Re-born day Zimbabwe!!! May peace and prosperity be your portion. #MugabeResigns pic.twitter.com/nsDMxHknDr
— Masechaba Khumalo 💫🌕🕯️ (@MasechabaAfrica) November 21, 2017