SW Radio Africa (London)
11 November 2008
The African Union (AU) will now find itself under growing pressure after its sister body, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), this weekend once again failed to break the impasse between Zimbabwe's political rivals.
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No wonder why Mugabe was upbeat about an African Solution, he was fully aware of their ineffectiveness. Pakaitwa chikarabwino, this was done at the expense of the suffering masses of Zimbabwe.
I believe it is an insult to SADC to insinuate that the only correct decision was to rubber stamp Morgan's position. Why is it not possible to believe that SADC actually made the best decision that they could have made given the facts? When will Morgan grow up - he has either to accept this decision or give us a better option to stop the suffering of the people. The AU will only endorse SADC's position - we know that before it happens. The UN will be guided by the AU - we also know that.
So its not conceivable to you that the SADC got it wrong?
You have to agree, with Mugabe in power, the outlook for Zimbabwe is pretty bleak...
are one of these? The "smart sanctions" target about 170 of the country's ruling elite, including Mugabe and his second wife, Grace, and include a travel ban and the freezing of foreign assets.
Failed continent is it? Or the start of it. Woe unto us!