#NEWSWATCH: Singing and dancing on the streets of Zimbabwe and on social media

Harare became one big street party as the resignation of President Robert Mugabe was announced yesterday. Much of the party was streamed live to the Zimbabwean diaspora via social media.

By Louise Marsland

22 Nov 2017

#NEWSWATCH: Singing and dancing on the streets of Zimbabwe and on social media

The tweets were scrolling so fast, they were almost unreadable.

Extraordinary scenes on the streets of Harare following Mugabe's resignation as president of Zimbabwe https://t.co/7wXht8qzJZ #MugabeResigns pic.twitter.com/GyGXYT0MGY
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) November 21, 2017

Zimbabweans pour onto Harare streets in jubilation after Mugabe resigns https://t.co/hSu4ftrlzq #MugabeResigns pic.twitter.com/tTMfVAYiPH
— Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) November 21, 2017

The topic #MugabeResigns trends globally after Robert Mugabe resigned from his position as the president of the country. pic.twitter.com/GqrhCm3FG8
— Neo Motloung (@NeoMotloung_) November 21, 2017

Zimbabwe has been under the control of the military for a week after troops moved into the capital Harare last week to secure key installations. A “coup” was denied by military leaders in Zimbabwe, although 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe was “secured” in his home and wife Grace Mugabe, left the country speedily.

Mugabe has been in power in Zimbabwe since it achieved democracy 37 years ago and the crisis was sparked by attempts to make his wife, his successor.

The country remained on a knife edge for a week as Mugabe refused to resign, giving a rambling speech that was television to the world in which he skirted the resignation issue, insisting he was still in charge.

#MugabeResigns

Mugabe:"only death will remove me from power"

Life: pic.twitter.com/a1zNPCwHIh
— SocialTrends��™ (@SocialTrendsZA) November 21, 2017

This is the plot twist I've been waiting for �� #MugabeResigns pic.twitter.com/qluGEnvE5U
— Mbonisi (@iam_mbonisi) November 21, 2017

Of course South Africans weighed in as well with an opinion…

#MugabeResigns
Witchcraft Is When You Pray For South Africa But Your Prayers Are Been Answered In Zimbabwe pic.twitter.com/WSDdfnZJoS
— ��Mordecai�� (@Deemorebz007) November 21, 2017

Can the honorable Kenneth Kaunda come pass SA on his way home, just to have some words with Duduzane's father�� #MugabeResigns
— Vixen�� (@zandy_thabethe) November 21, 2017

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About Louise Marsland

Louise Burgers (previously Marsland) is Founder/Content Director: SOURCE Content Marketing Agency. Louise is a Writer, Publisher, Editor, Content Strategist, Content/Media Trainer. She has written about consumer trends, brands, branding, media, marketing and the advertising communications industry in SA and across Africa, for over 20 years, notably, as previous Africa Editor: Bizcommunity.com; Editor: Bizcommunity Media/Marketing SA; Editor-in-Chief: AdVantage magazine; Editor: Marketing Mix magazine; Editor: Progressive Retailing magazine; Editor: BusinessBrief magazine; Editor: FMCG Files newsletter. Web: www.sourceagency.co.za.