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Major points in Zimbabwe's power-sharing agreement |
2008-09-16 |
Major points of Zimbabwe's power-sharing deal signed Monday._ Robert Mugabe remains president and head of government, chairing the Cabinet of ministers._ Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai is prime minister with executive powers to chair a new Council of Ministers responsible for forming government policies. He also is deputy chairman of the Cabinet. |
Posted by:Fred |
#2 Have I got this power sharing business straight? Tsv gets to "form" policies, but Mug is responsible for implementing them. Advantage: Mug Mug appoints 2 VPs. Not sure this means anything; a wash Two deputy opposition prime ministers. Doesn't mean anything. Squabbling between the two parties gives slight advantage to Mug "In consultation" doesn't mean anything unless Tsv has to sign off on dissolving Parliament. Advantage: Mug Cabinet split. Slight advantage Mug since Mut and Tsv don't always get along. Not sure how relevant the cabinet is going to be anyway. "New constitution:" nothing changes, referendum will be delayed for lack of progress. Advantage: Mug Pretty statement about police and army, without mentioning Mug's irregulars: No change. Advantage: Mug Push to lift sanctions: A wash Licensing journalists: A wash--whoever winds up in charge controls the media I think I know who won the negotiations. |
Posted by: James 2008-09-16 11:13 |
#1 Well, at least, with the proposed cast of thousands, it will be a new be a new chapter in the never ending story of a failed state. |
Posted by: Alaska Paul in Glennallen, AK 2008-09-16 01:16 |