Robert Mugabe praises Donald Trump's 'America First' policy
Donald Trump's "America First" policy has an admirer in Zimbabwe's controversial leader Robert Mugabe, who says the policy resonates with his own thinking.
President Mugabe, who turned 93 on Tuesday and is the world's oldest head of state, spoke in a birthday interview with state-run media.
"When it comes to Donald Trump, on the one hand talking of American nationalism, well, America for America, America for Americans - on that we agree. Zimbabwe for Zimbabweans," he said.
Mr Mugabe has previously defended the US president, saying he did not want Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton to win last year's election.
He also said he hoped Mr Trump's administration would remove sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe more than a decade ago over alleged human rights abuses and electoral irregularities.
But he questioned Mr Trump's plan to build a wall on the Mexican border.
"It appears quite nasty. I don't know how the Mexicans will take it. I thought the Americans once loved Mexico," he said.
"I don't know. Give him time. He might come up with better policies."
A large birthday celebration is scheduled for Saturday in tribute to Mr Mugabe, who has ruled since independence from white minority...
President Mugabe, who turned 93 on Tuesday and is the world's oldest head of state, spoke in a birthday interview with state-run media.
"When it comes to Donald Trump, on the one hand talking of American nationalism, well, America for America, America for Americans - on that we agree. Zimbabwe for Zimbabweans," he said.
Mr Mugabe has previously defended the US president, saying he did not want Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton to win last year's election.
He also said he hoped Mr Trump's administration would remove sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe more than a decade ago over alleged human rights abuses and electoral irregularities.
But he questioned Mr Trump's plan to build a wall on the Mexican border.
"It appears quite nasty. I don't know how the Mexicans will take it. I thought the Americans once loved Mexico," he said.
"I don't know. Give him time. He might come up with better policies."
A large birthday celebration is scheduled for Saturday in tribute to Mr Mugabe, who has ruled since independence from white minority...