Mugabe wants to end power-sharing deal

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe says he doesn't want a power-sharing deal with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai to be extended.

Mugabe said the country should hold a referendum on a new constitution early next year, followed by presidential elections, the BBC reported Friday.

Mugabe and Tsvangirai have shared power since disputed elections in 2008. Mugabe said he is reluctant to renegotiate the unity deal between the two because of "foolish" things that have happened.

Under their accord, the two politicians agreed to draw up a new constitution, to be followed by a referendum, and fresh elections.

Both men have argued over issues since the power-sharing agreement was reached.