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    However, Annan described as "delicate" any attempt to have the African Union (AU) take over the mediation since the 15-member SADC would first have to admit failure. "I don't see it happening tomorrow" he said. But the Elders commended SA's decision last week to withhold R300m worth of agricultural assistance as a step towards more assertiveness by SADC member states. Full Article at AllAfrica.com
    I don't see it happening tomorrow
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 12 months ago
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Zimbabwe: Talks Resume as Nation Faces 'Collapse'
  1. We are going there to insist that all issues must be dealt with seriously
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 12 months ago
  2. failure to implement it in good faith and create a good workable power-sharing government is leading to despair and accelerating the crisis
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 12 months ago
  3. We were expecting a gloomy situation, but the situation is far beyond what we could have imagined
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 12 months ago

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