Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, 90, fell
down steps from a podium after speaking to
supporters upon his return from Ethiopia, say
witnesses.
Mugabe appeared to miss a step and toppled
when he left the raised lectern at the airport
Wednesday afternoon, according to several
witnesses, who insisted on anonymity because of
security concerns.
His aides quickly helped him up and escorted him
to his limousine which sped away, they said.
“He addressed supporters who welcomed him …
He missed a step as he walked down from the
podium and immediately fell down,” said a
witness.
Some press photographers who captured the fall
said they were forced to delete their pictures by
security personnel.
Mugabe’s spokesman was not immediately
available for comment.
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