Zimbabweans are looking at them and wishing their 92-year-old President Robert Mugabe would take a page out of the former US leader's book and hand over power.

"Someone needs to tell Mugabe that life after presidency isn't so bad," said @Dobie_M in a widely-retweeted tweet.

Mugabe has been in power for nearly 37 years. Despite evidence of increasing frailty, he still plans to stand for re-election next year. He's seen to be held in place by his wife Grace and a faction of his Zanu-PF party loyal to her.

Retorted one Zimbabwean: "You think Grace would do that for us?"

There was even a tongue-in-cheek suggestion that Mugabe should rival Obama and go bungee-jumping: after all, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe's top tourist resort, offers that activity.

Commented @ali_naka: "Africa's 'greatest' leader cannot be upstaged by Obama - villagers recommend bungee jumping for his 93rd birthday."

Mugabe turns 93 on February 21. Supporters are planning a $2.5m party.

-news24.com