Zimbabwe: African Union speaks on Mugabe’s resignation

African Union reacts to Mugabe’s resignation.

Alpha Conde, the president of Guinea and current chairperson of the African Union, has commended former Zimbabwe’s President, Robert Mugabe over his resignation as the country’s president.

Conde described Mugabe as a great fighter, but lamented how he was forced out of office.

“It is a shame that he is leaving through the back door and that he is forsaken by the parliament,” Conde said.

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He said the presidential election in Zimbabwe should be held in 2018, adding that the African Union will support the country.

Naija News reports that Mugabe, who initially refused to resign, tendered his resignation letter yesterday after the military booted him out of office a week ago and halt his 37 years rule in the country.

His resignation was followed by great jubilation by the Zimbabweans.