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Zimbabwe talks deadlocked on key ministries: MDC

October 7, 2008 23:00:00

Zimbabwe's opposition MDC Party says talks on forming a cabinet with President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF Party are deadlocked over all key ministries and it is calling for urgent African mediation.[MORE]

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MDC appeals for help to break Zimbabwe deadlock

October 7, 2008 07:29:00

Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change has appealed for help in breaking the political deadlock that has stalled the formation of a unity government. [MORE]

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Zimbabwe talks to resume soon: ZANU-PF

October 7, 2008 00:00:00

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is expected to meet opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai in the next two days in another attempt to break a deadlock over cabinet posts, a senior ruling party official says.[MORE]

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Zimbabwe rivals still at odds over ministries

October 5, 2008 06:03:00

President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai have failed to settle differences in talks over the finance and home affairs ministries in a new Zimbabwe government.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, unrest-conflict-and-war, zimbabwe

Zimbabwe rivals deadlocked as UN warns over aid

October 3, 2008 08:00:00

Hopes are fading that a new Zimbabwean government will be able to quickly overcome the country's economic crisis. [MORE]

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Tsvangirai says new Zimbabwe govt 'urgent'

September 28, 2008 12:18:00

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader and designated Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says it is "urgent" the country form a new government to ensure food supplies and prevent starvation.[MORE]

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Mugabe orders world leaders to lift 'illegal' sanctions

September 26, 2008 12:10:00

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has called on world leaders to lift what he calls "illegal" sanctions on his country, as he railed against the United States, Britain and their allies for imposing them.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, unrest-conflict-and-war, united-states, zimbabwe

10yo African rights court yet to hear a case

September 25, 2008 10:44:00

The African Court on Human and People's Rights which was set up 10 years ago, has yet to hear a single case. [MORE]

Tags: world-politics, law-crime-and-justice, courts-and-trials, human-rights, dr-congo, sudan, zimbabwe

Talks fail to break Zimbabwe Govt deadlock

September 20, 2008 07:21:00

Zimbabwe's new unity government has again failed to break a deadlock over forming a cabinet.[MORE]

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Mugabe, Tsvangirai deadlocked over cabinet

September 19, 2008 05:07:00

Robert Mugabe and prime minister-designate Morgan Tsvangirai deadlocked over appointing cabinet ministers under power-sharing deal.[MORE]

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Power-sharing deal a humiliation, says Mugabe

September 18, 2008 20:01:00

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has described his power-sharing deal with the Opposition as a humiliation but intends to remain "in the driving seat".[MORE]

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Red Cross begins delivering food aid to Zimbabwe

September 18, 2008 06:00:00

Thousands of Zimbabweans have begun receiving emergency food packages from the Red Cross as part of an effort to keep the southern African nation from plunging into famine, the global aid agency said.[MORE]

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Tsvangirai says Zimbabwe political violence should be punished

September 17, 2008 20:00:00

Zimbabwe's Prime Minister-elect Morgan Tsvangirai has told a British newspaper that President Robert Mugabe will not face prosecution but others could be punished over political violence.[MORE]

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Tsvangirai attempts to soothe Mugabe's overthrow fears

September 17, 2008 07:23:00

Zimbabwe's new Prime Minister-designate Morgan Tsvangirai says he is working to reassure President Robert Mugabe that he has nothing to fear from the power-sharing agreement they signed on Monday. [MORE]

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Smith welcomes 'modest progress' in Zimbabwe

September 16, 2008 18:12:00

Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has cautiously welcomed the power-sharing deal in Zimbabwe.[MORE]

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Tsvangirai vows to unlock doors to aid

September 16, 2008 06:12:00

Morgan Tsvangirai vows to open Zimbabwe's doors to aid after taking joint power with bitter rival Robert Mugabe.[MORE]

Tags: government-and-politics, world-politics, zimbabwe

Zimbabwe rivals sign historic power-sharing deal

September 15, 2008 19:40:00

Zimbabwe's rival political parties have signed a landmark power-sharing deal.[MORE]

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Mugabe to keep major powers under deal

September 13, 2008 00:34:00

Robert Mugabe will head cabinet under Zimbabwe power-sharing deal, but MDC has more senior ministers.[MORE]

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Mugabe, Tsvangirai reach power-sharing deal

September 12, 2008 05:49:00

Morgan Tsvangirai and Robert Mugabe reach deal to split power in Zimbabwe.[MORE]

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Zimbabwe talks stuck at the same point, says Mugabe

September 12, 2008 01:00:00

Power-sharing talks between Zimbabwe's political rivals are still stuck at the same point, President Robert Mugabe says, despite his recent hints that a deal was imminent.[MORE]

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Mugabe 'optimistic' as power sharing talks resume

September 10, 2008 19:00:00

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe says he is "optimistic" as negotiations resume with the opposition for a long-awaited power-sharing deal amid speculation it could be signed soon.[MORE]

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Zimbabwe close to power-sharing deal: Mugabe

September 10, 2008 08:24:00

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe says the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) could agree to a power-sharing deal as early as tomorrow. [MORE]

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Deal not yet in sight for Zimbabwe talks: main parties

September 9, 2008 20:37:00

Zimbabwe's political rivals appear far from reaching a deal during talks, despite a proposal floated by South African mediator Thabo Mbeki to unlock a power-sharing stalemate.[MORE]

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Mbeki to meet rival Zimbabwe parties

September 8, 2008 22:25:00

South African President Thabo Mbeki will meet Zimbabwe's rival parties in Harare amid growing doubts over his chances of securing a power-sharing deal to end the political crisis.[MORE]

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Tsvangirai wants election to solve Zimbabwe deadlock

September 8, 2008 07:16:00

Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) says it will not sign a power-sharing agreement with President Robert Mugabe unless his powers are reduced. [MORE]

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