World leaders yesterday reacted with ‘cautious optimism’ to the news that Zimbabwe is on the brink of a powersharing deal.
The deal would see an old dictator concede some power to an untested man, and has been brokered by a 66 year old African leader who doesn’t believe in Aids.
Mr Mugabe will retain his title of president, remain in control of the army and chair cabinet meetings.
Mr Tsvangirai will be called prime minister and will have control of the police force which up until two months ago terrorised his supporters.
There will be 31 cabinet portfolios to allow to liberal distribution of the spoils of power.
‘The European Commission of course welcomes this significant step forward,’ said John Clancy, commission spokesman on humanitarian aid and development issues.
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