This archive report was first published on 30 July 2019.
On July 30, 2019, President Robert Mugabe's refusal to step down remained a contentious issue, with his party having ditched him.
As the Zimbabwean president approached his 94th birthday, he had become a global figure, with many memes and jokes circulating about his age and antics.
One infamous incident occurred when Mugabe took a tumble as he walked down steps from a podium at Harare International Airport, where he had been addressing his supporters.
Photographers who captured the fall were reportedly forced to delete their pictures by security personnel.
Additionally, Mugabe has been caught sleeping in public on multiple occasions, including during UN summits.
His second wife, Grace Mugabe, made headlines in 2017 when she allegedly assaulted a South African model who was partying with their sons.
