21 June 2008
Harare — A verbal message from the chairperson of the SADC's Cooperation,Politics, Defence and Security Organ, Angolan Head of State José Eduardo dos Santos, was transmitted Thursday to Zimbabwe's President, Robert Gabriel Mugabe.
The message, which is to do with the current political climate in Zimbabwe, was transmitted by the head of the SADC Observation Mission to the elections in Zimbabwe, José Marcos Barrica, who on that day went to Bulawayo, about 450 kilometres away from the capital city Harare, to speak to the Zimbabwean leader.
The message is quite opportune considering that the second round of the presidential election, in this country, is getting near (27 June).
In the message, President José Eduardo dos Santos suggests to the outgoing Zimbabwean President to observe the spirit of tolerance, respect for the democratic rules, and at the same time he appeals for the end of the actions of intimidation and violence, so that there can be trust, transparency and fairness throughout the process.
Meanwhile, on Friday José Marcos Barrica gathered with the ambassadors that integrate the Troika of Observers to Zimbabwe.
Angola is part of the observation mission with 25 observers, four of whom are women.
Currently SADC has 200 observers in Zimbabwe, spread throughout the country, while awaiting for another 150 to arrive at any time.
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Such a minor error, why waste your time. The author clearly addresses Mugabe as President in the first paragraph. Certainly is buffling though. haha.
WHY ARE THE AFRICAN LEADERS SO 2 FACED ESPECIALLY THE SADC ONES, BECAUSE THEY NEED THERE FRIENDS AROUND THEM. ALL SADC LEADERS HAVE BEEN DANCING TO MUGABE'S TUNE AND THEY DO NOT SEEM TO BE GETTING TIRED ABOUT THE SAME SONG. THE MESSAGE IS NOT GONNA DO MUCH, JUST PETTY TALK. WE HEAR THE CHINESE VESSEL DOCKED IN ANGOLA AND THE AMMUNITION WAS SEND THROUGH THE GVT TO ZIM, NOW THE ANGOLAN PRESIDENT COMES OUT WITH THIS MESSAGE. COME MR DOS SANTOS WE KNOW YOUR TRICKS. SHAME ON YOU ON THE SHIPMENT
Can we talk about British mercenaries in Guinea undermining Africans governments? Can we talk about white businessmen funding their hand-picked puppet, Morgan Tzvaringai? Can we talk about how the BBC ignores the crushing poverty and political disenpowerment of blacks in Kenya because that government still toes the line for white interests in London? South Africans are worse off now than they were under apartheid, but the BBC never seems to launch an investigation into why white power has only increased. No mention of the bribes, the graft and the buying of puppet officials like Mbeki. South Africa and Kenya are… [Read Full Text]
No we should not stop talking about all the current evils happening in Zimbabwe right as we speak and right in front of our eyes!! Why should we be apologists of a regime that has run amock? Was Mugabe not sponsored by white businessmen for years? How did he amass his wealth? This is a debate in futility!! So let us leave it to rest and focus on what really matters. Sponsorship or lack of it does not remove basic responsibilities to the population of Zimbabwe regardless of them having divergent views. So NO we should notremove focus on… [Read Full Text]
Until rids itself of short-sighted and mediocres like this clown, we will never succeed. What's your point dawgy? You seem so fixated on repelling the so-called imperialists and at the same time fighting to be recognized as an equal player in the game of equals. Should you want to joing the club, better be ready to observe the rules of the club. Mugabe cannot have it both ways. He wants to go to an election and at the same time say he won't relenquish the throne in the event of losing. What a travesty of democracy? Is he demented? So… [Read Full Text]
What's needed now is regional Bantu nationalist Front, from Equatorial G., The Congo, Tanzania all the way down to Capetown. We may be divide through political boundaries but are united through a common history and headed towards a common future. The problems of our region is exploitation, we have been manipulated because of our willingness to disregard our commonality. This generation of Bantu youth must look to defend not just their nations but that of their brothers. We stand 236 million strong in a vast region that would be the third largest nation if it were a country. with one… [Read Full Text]
This article is misinformative.I quote the forth paragraph;
"In the message, President José Eduardo dos Santos suggests to the outgoing Zimbabwean President to observe the spirit of tolerance,..."
If Mugabe was "the outgoing President" then we would not be having this crisis in Zimbabwe. Mugabe is not 'the outgoing President'. In fact he is seeking another 5 year term (his sixth) and therein lies part of the problem.
How the author who seem to use an authoritative tone on the matter makes such a 'mistake' is buffling. However this is not the worst article on the subject of Zimbabwe. There… [Read Full Text]