President Mugabe falls down steps

AP - Some photographers said they were forced to delete their pictures by security personnel. Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe fell down steps from a podium after speaking to supporters upon his return from Ethiopia where he took over the rotating chairmanship of the African Union.

Africa’s oldest leader, who turns 91 later this month, had concluded his homecoming speech when he tumbled to his knees on a short flight of stairs in an incident witnessed by journalists and hundreds of supporters.

"He addressed supporters who welcomed him ... He missed a step as he walked down from the podium and immediately fell down. His aides quickly helped him up and escorted him to his limousine which sped away,'' said a witness.

Source: AP