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UK Prime Minister Theresa May has welcomed the resignation of President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe.
According to her, his resignation gives Zimbabwe an "an opportunity to forge a new path free of the oppression that characterised his rule".
"In recent days we have seen the desire of the Zimbabwean people for free and fair elections and the opportunity to rebuild the country's economy under a legitimate government.
"As Zimbabwe's oldest friend we will do all we can to support this, working with our international and regional partners to help the country achieve the brighter future it so deserves."
In addition to this, the US embassy in Zimbabwe described his resignation as "historic", saying it is an opportunity for the nation to "set itself on a new path" that will lead to free and fair elections.
The US was a fierce critic of Mugabe, accusing him of being repressive and ruining the economy through a controversial land reform programme.
According to her, his resignation gives Zimbabwe an "an opportunity to forge a new path free of the oppression that characterised his rule".
"In recent days we have seen the desire of the Zimbabwean people for free and fair elections and the opportunity to rebuild the country's economy under a legitimate government.
"As Zimbabwe's oldest friend we will do all we can to support this, working with our international and regional partners to help the country achieve the brighter future it so deserves."
In addition to this, the US embassy in Zimbabwe described his resignation as "historic", saying it is an opportunity for the nation to "set itself on a new path" that will lead to free and fair elections.
The US was a fierce critic of Mugabe, accusing him of being repressive and ruining the economy through a controversial land reform programme.
