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When it comes to holding on to power, few can match the record of Robert McGarby.

He led Zimbabwe to independence and ruled for nearly four decades.

He famously said, I'll leave the presidency when God calls me.

In the end, it was the army, the people, and his own party that forced him out.

But it didn't go as smoothly as they hoped.

Julian Keene was there to witness 10 of the most remarkable days in Zimbabwe's recent history.

We are so happy that Gabbis finally resigned.

We've been waiting for this moment we are so happy.

I'm extremely overjoyed.

At last, the old man has a sense to resign.

What so is to hear this dignity?

After 37 years, ruling Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe has just announced his resignation. I'm Julian Keene and was lucky enough to be

there in Africa Unity Square in Central Harare, broadcasting for BBC World Service radio.

Since I was born, I've only known one prison.

Since my parents were there, they've only known one prison.

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