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Mugabe causes stir in Uganda
13 May 2016 at 02:45hrs | Views
President Robert Mugabe pulled another shocker in Uganda Thursday during President Yoweri Museveni's swearing-in ceremony.
This time around he did not stumble like in Japan.
Mugabe reportedly strolled into the venue, Kololo Ceremonial Ground as Museveni was being sworn in.
Mugabe had arrived in Kampala on Wednedsay.
Its not clear what could have delayed Mugabe.
Social media went on overdrive when news filtered through.
Bulawayo24.com saw a minute by minutes account of live events indicating Mugabe's mishap.
However, the Herald said the crowd went "into a frenzy as President Mugabe walked to take his seat in the VIP tent, with some Ugandans heard shouting: "This is the President of Africa!"
Museveni describe Mugabe as "our Mzee" and the cheers grew even louder.
Chad President Idriss Déby also heaped praise on 92 year Mugabe.
According to reports, Deby said Mugabe is" one of the wisest African leaders".
This time around he did not stumble like in Japan.
Mugabe reportedly strolled into the venue, Kololo Ceremonial Ground as Museveni was being sworn in.
Mugabe had arrived in Kampala on Wednedsay.
Its not clear what could have delayed Mugabe.
Social media went on overdrive when news filtered through.
Bulawayo24.com saw a minute by minutes account of live events indicating Mugabe's mishap.
However, the Herald said the crowd went "into a frenzy as President Mugabe walked to take his seat in the VIP tent, with some Ugandans heard shouting: "This is the President of Africa!"
Museveni describe Mugabe as "our Mzee" and the cheers grew even louder.
Chad President Idriss Déby also heaped praise on 92 year Mugabe.
According to reports, Deby said Mugabe is" one of the wisest African leaders".
Source - H-Metro
