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South Africa says Zimbabwe talks to resume

HARARE, Aug. 29, 2008 (Reuters) — South Africa said Zimbabwean power-sharing talks would resume on Friday although President Robert Mugabe's top negotiator said there was no need for further negotiations. ...  > full story

Mugabe to form new government, says MDC unwilling

HARARE, Aug. 27, 2008 (Reuters) — Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe will form a new government soon but he says the main opposition Movement for Democratic Change does not want to join, state media reported on Wednesday. ...  > full story

Sudanese jet hijackers want to fly to Paris: Libya

TRIPOLI, Aug. 26, 2008 (Reuters) — Hijackers who forced a Sudanese airliner to land in Libya have demanded fuel to fly on to Paris, Libya's state news agency Jana said on Wednesday. ...  > full story

Mugabe jeered at parliament opening

HARARE, Aug. 26, 2008 (Reuters) — Opposition parliamentarians jeered and booed Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe as he reopened parliament on Tuesday in spite of their protests, but he said he was still hopeful for a power-sharing deal. ...  > full story

Sudan forces kill 27 in Darfur camp clash: rebels

KHARTOUM, Aug. 25, 2008 (Reuters) — Sudanese forces attacked a Darfur refugee camp on Monday, leaving up to 27 dead and scores wounded, rebel leaders said. ...  > full story

Zimbabwe security on alert after bombing attempt

HARARE, Aug. 22, 2008 (Reuters) — Zimbabwe police said on Friday there had been an attempt to blow up a road and rail bridge on one of the country's major highways near Harare. ...  > full story

Zimbabwe war veterans say Tsvangirai stalling talks

HARARE, Aug. 22, 2008 (Reuters) — Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's war veteran allies accused opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai on Friday of stalling power-sharing talks on orders from Western powers. ...  > full story

Tsvangirai says Mugabe may have abandoned talks

NAIROBI, Aug. 21, 2008 (Reuters) — President Robert Mugabe may have decided to abandon power-sharing talks aimed at ending Zimbabwe's deep crisis, opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai said on Thursday. ...  > full story

Zambian VP takes charge, will call fresh polls

LUSAKA, Aug. 20, 2008 (Reuters) — Zambian Vice President Rupiah Banda, a prominent businessman, has taken over as head of government after the death of President Levy Mwanawasa and will call early elections, officials said on Wednesday. ...  > full story

Mugabe to open parliament despite warning

HARARE, Aug. 20, 2008 (Reuters) — Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will officially open parliament on Tuesday despite opposition warnings that such a move would endanger crucial power-sharing talks. ...  > full story
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