Meet some African leaders struggling to take selfies with ex president U.s

Meet some African leaders struggling to take selfies with former president of United States of America Mr. Joe Biden at late Pope Francis's burial.

PRÉSIDENT DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE FAUSTIN ARCHANGE TOUADERA of Central African Republic using the tax payers money of one of the most vulnerable States in Africa for a funeral in Vatican, Rome.

Meanwhile, PRESIDENT NANA AKUFO-ADDO of Ghana was seen trying to perfect his smile, adjusting his tie for the umpteenth time, and practicing his "presidential wave" in anticipation of the perfect shot. His aides, however, were more concerned about the cost of his entourage's accommodation in Rome, which was reportedly running into millions of cedis.

Nearby, PRESIDENT UHURU KENYATTA of Kenya was engaged in a heated debate with his protocol officer over the best angle to capture the photo. "I want to make sure my bald spot is not visible," he was overheard saying. His wife, Margaret, was seen giggling in the background, no doubt amused by her husband's vanity.

PRESIDENT PAUL KAGAME of Rwanda, known for his strict timekeeping, was growing increasingly frustrated with the delay. "We need to take this photo quickly," he muttered to his aides. "I have a meeting with the Rwandan business delegation in 15 minutes." His aides nodded hastily, aware of the consequences of keeping the president waiting.

PRÉSIDENT MOHAMMED BIN ZAID AL NAHYAN of the Democratic Republic of Congo, resplendent in his traditional attire, was struggling to get the former president's attention. "Mr. Biden, Mr. Biden," he was saying, tugging at the former president's sleeve. "Can I have a photo with you, please?" Biden, caught up in a conversation with the Vatican's Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, barely acknowledged the Congolese leader's presence.

As the African leaders continued to jostle for position, PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA of South Africa stood calmly to the side, observing the commotion with an air of quiet amusement. "I've been in this game long enough," he seemed to be saying. "I know how to work a crowd." And indeed, he did, effortlessly charming the former president and his entourage with his trademark smile and firm handshake.

In the end, it was PRESIDENT MACKY SALL of Senegal who managed to snag the perfect selfie with Biden. Beaming with pride, he tweeted the photo immediately, captioning it "A moment with a legend." His aides high-fived each other in celebration, knowing that the president's social media popularity was sure to soar. As for the other leaders, they consoled themselves with the thought that there's always the next international gathering – and maybe, just maybe, they'll get their selfie with the former president then.