The resignation of Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe - BBC Newsnight

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Channel: BBC Politics · 2017 · News & Politics

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Robert Mugabe stood down as President of Zimbabwe, bringing an end to 37 years of rule. Mike Thomson reports on a historic day. 

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