This is a new era for our nationli think the only time i will be able to comprehend what has just think the only time i will be able to comprehend what hasjust happened is whenl to comprehend what hasjust happened is when i wake up in the morning. As almost four decades come to an end, we hear from almost four decades come to an end, we hearfrom his friends almost four decades come to an end, we hear from his friends and enemies. Hello. There have been jubilant celebrations on zimbabwes streets over the resignation of president Robert Mugabe, ending his 37 year rule. Without warning his letter of resignation was read out in parliament, just as impeachment proceedings were getting underway. In it, the worlds oldest head of state said his decision to go was voluntary and he had made it to allow a smooth transfer of power. Our africa editor fergal keane was in parliament when the news broke. It is the night of the free, a night like no other in their lives, a great tension has broken, the
New era for our nationli this is a good day for zimbabwean, a new era for our nation. I am numb, to be honest. I think the only time i will be able to cop and what has happened is one wake up in the morning. When i wake up. And the actor and singer, David Cassidy has died in hospital in florida, where he had been admitted with organ failure. He was 67 years old. Hello. There have been jubilant celebrations on zimbabwes streets over the resignation of president Robert Mugabe, ending his 37 year rule. Without warning his letter of resignation was read out in parliament, just as impeachment proceedings were getting underway. In it, the worlds oldest head of state said his decision to go was voluntary and he had made it to allow a smooth transfer of power. Our africa editor fergal keane was in parliament when the news broke. It is the night of the free, a night like no other in their lives, a great tension has broken, the epoch of fear, of desperation, of Robert Mugabe, has ended. How rare
What has happened is when i will wa ke what has happened is when i will wake up in the morning. Comprehend. The actor and singer David Cassidy has died in hospital in florida. He was 67 years old. Hello. There have been jubilant celebrations on zimbabwes streets over the resignation of president Robert Mugabe, ending his 37 year rule. Without warning, his letter of resignation was read out in parliament, just as impeachment proceedings were getting underway. The former Vice President , Emmerson Mnangagwa, is expected to be sworn in as the countrys new leader within the next two days. Our africa editor fergal keane was in parliament when the news broke. It is the night of the free, a night like no other in their lives, a great tension has broken, the epoch of fear, of desperation, of Robert Mugabe, has ended. How rarely does politics translate into something so truly felt . This history in the making. We have never thought that Something Like this was going to happen in zimbabwe. Scream
Research at deloitte, margaret doyle, in the business briefing. A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation as uber owns up to a hacking cover up, do you still trust Online Companies with your personal information . Tell us what you think just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. Zimbabweans have begun a new era in their history. There have been euphoric scenes through the night to mark the departure of president Robert Mugabe, and attention is now turning to his successor. The Vice President , emmerson mnangagwa, is expected to return to zimbabwe shortly to be sworn in as president on wednesday or thursday. Anne soy reports from harare. Zimbabweans from across the political divide united in celebration. It has been a long time coming. The end of the near many will rememberfor coming. The end of the near many will remember for its repression and brutality. The man most of these people only
Will have more later. And tomasz has got the winter weather. That is a big car certainly not mine. It is in the north where it is really cold, even some icy stretches overnight tonight. Thank you very much. Also coming up. It never left me, i cannot stay away from it. Look whos back. Tom baker, the longest serving doctor, films new footage to complete an episode abandoned because of a strike at the bbc. Good afternoon. More than 180 people have been killed in a militant attack on a crowded mosque in egypt. The countrys president is holding an Emergency Security meeting. It happened in the northern sinai region when armed men stormed the building and detonated a bomb during friday prayers. One report says the target of the attack appeared to be supporters of the Security Forces who were attending prayers. Its the deadliest attack yet in the three year insurgency in sinai. We will be live at our correspondent in cairo very shortly. Zimbabwe has a new president. Emmerson mnangagwa was swo