Mugabe 'Rests His Eyes' During Trump's Speech

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has been caught with his eyes closed during US President Donald Trump's first speech at the UN General Assembly, despite the American leader's strong words for countries like North Korea, Iran and Venezuela. His only reference to Africa? "I want to salute the work of the United Nations in seeking to address the problems that cause people to flee from their home. The United Nations and African Union led peacekeeping missions to have invaluable contributions in stabilizing conflict in Africa. The United States continues to lead the world in humanitarian assistance, including famine prevention and relief, in South Sudan, Somalia, and northern Nigeria and Yemen."

Was Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (and some of his delegation) sleeping or "resting his eyes" during US President Donald Trump's first speech at the United Nations General Assembly?

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