No deal yet in Zimbabwe as power-sharing talks drag

Oct. 14, 2008

HARARE (AFP) - Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe and his main political rival failed to bridge their differences over a power-sharing deal in talks Tuesday, but agreed to hold more negotiations aimed at saving the pact.

Critics: African leaders cave to Mugabe

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- A regional group of southern African leaders missed an opportunity to force Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe to cede power to his opponents, critics say.

Zimbabwe bristles at call for new vote

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Zimbabwe has accused Botswana of meddling with its sovereignty by calling for new elections to solve Zimbabwe's political crisis, officials say.

World eyeing Zimbabwe Cabinet fight

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Powerful members of the international community say the ongoing dispute over the formation of the Zimbabwean Cabinet must be resolved.

Rights group condemns Zimbabwean arrests

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- The international rights group Amnesty International called for the immediate release of two women's rights activists held in detention in Zimbabwe.

Mbeki slammed for not confronting Mugabe

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- The latest attempt by former South African President Thabo Mbeki to broker a Zimbabwe deal has failed because he won't confront Robert Mugabe, sources say.

Expanded Zimbabwe talks urged

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- African leaders called Tuesday for a full summit meeting of the 14-member Southern African Development Community to discuss Zimbabwe, officials said.

Mbeki says he's upbeat on Zimbabwe talks

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Former South African President Thabo Mbeki says progress is being made to revive a fragile power-sharing pact in Zimbabwe.

Tsvangirai to attend SADC meeting

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Morgan Tsvangirai, prime minister-designate in Zimbabwe and leader of the opposition, plans to attend a meeting to try to resolve the political deadlock.

Tsvangirai denied passport, misses talks

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai says he missed power-sharing talks in Swaziland because he was denied a passport by President Robert Mugabe.

Zimbabwe power-sharing talks near collapse

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Talks to share power in Zimbabwe are on the brink of collapse, President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai say.

Claims delay Zimbabwean Cabinet decisions

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- A decision regarding who will be part of Zimbabwe's power-sharing Cabinet has been delayed by an opposition political leader, sources say.

Zimbabwe power sharing deal said close

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and a key opposition party were close to a deal Thursday to create a coalition government, officials from both sides said.

Zimbabwean military fears prosecution

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's desire to protect his military commanders from prosecution is derailing power-sharing talks, sources say.

Analyst: Zimbabweans upset by impasse

PRETORIA, South Africa, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Zimbabweans are outraged over the impasse in power-sharing talks between President Robert Mugabe and opposition leaders, an analyst says.

Mugabe draws ire over key appointments

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has allocated leadership of key ministries to members of his ruling party despite ongoing power-sharing talks, opponents say.