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Positive signs at Zimbabwe talks
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and top opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai have both spoken positively about their talks in Harare on sharing power. After two days of discussions in a hotel, the two men both said they hoped the South Africa-brokered talks would be concluded on Wednesday. "I must say that there is a positive development," Mr Tsvangirai said. Speaking to reporters, Mr Mugabe noted there had been "progress - and lack of it - in some areas". South Africa's national broadcaster, the SABC, reported earlier that a fresh document had been tabled providing the opposition leader with more power, as an executive prime minister. The powers to be shared between Mr Mugabe and Mr Tsvangirai have been a key obstacle in trying to strike a deal. South African President Thabo Mbeki is mediating in the negotiations. Posted by: Fred 2008-09-10 |
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