This Is Not The Way Forward
It is called “historic” by some, but really the opposite is true. Instead of being the “first tentative step towards searching for a solution to a country that is in crisis”, it is a blow to democracy.
Tsvangirai has made a massive mistake by agreeing to talk with Mugabe about a power-sharing agreement. There can be no real steps forward whilst Mugabe remains in power as unelected President.
The only way any steps forward can be amde for Zimbabwe is for Mugabe to no longer be in charge. He is a tyrant and a murderer, and must be removed so that Zimbabwe can move towards a brighter and more democratic future.
By agreeing to talk with Mugabe, and intending to sign a final deal in two weeks time, Tsvangirai is betraying his supporters - and everyone else in Zimbabwe. And Mbeki, by brokering such a deal, is implicit in ensuring that Mugabe remains as a tyrant.
It would have been ideal if Mugabe had left but as is said in Zimbabwe, half a loaf is better than nothing.
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@Sani Moyo: Sani - thanks for the visit. As you say, half a loaf is half a loaf.
But half a loaf now is in place of a full loaf later one.
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