Mugabe nods off as he faces impeachment
No matter what is happening in your country, being a Dictator is hard work.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has had quite a tough week and it seems that he needed to close his eyes for a few minutes to get to grips with all the happenings.
On Friday, he made an appearance at a University in Harare where he was cheered by a crowd of supporters before falling asleep in his chair.
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Of course Twitter was quick to jump on the incident.
#Mugabe taking a nap during the graduation ceremony. I can’t blame him. It’s been a long week. #ZimbabweCoup pic.twitter.com/UnHPN72iPE
— girl,get it together (@Sisipho__) November 17, 2017
Mugabe attends ceremony at Zimbabwe Open University. #263Chat #Zimbabwecrisis pic.twitter.com/7SNQJ7qyli
— Ragnar Weilandt (@RagnarWeilandt) November 17, 2017
Looked like Mugabe was asleep, only occasionally starting when applause for the speech erupted. But then again, he is 93 and it didn't seem like an overly exciting event. There is a mic in front of him, wondering whether he will use it. #263Chat #twimbos #zimcoup https://t.co/lLFMmio44H
— Ragnar Weilandt (@RagnarWeilandt) November 17, 2017
#Mugabe appears to have fallen asleep at uni ceremony - or "resting his eyes", as his spokesman likes to say
— Ed Cropley (@edwardcropley) November 17, 2017
On Sunday, President Mugabe stunned his citizens and the world when he failed to announce his resignation. The defiant Mugabe addressed the nation in a much-anticipated live TV broadcast.
Mugabe made it clear that he would not quit.
"I am aware that many developments have occurred in the party, however we cannot be guided by bitterness or vengefulness - both of which would not make us any better," he said.