Zimbabwe: EU urges Mugabe to implement power-sharing deal

The European Union President said on Wednesday that it urges President Mugabe to respect the agreement to share power with former opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai and speed up democratic reforms. Sweden, which currently holds the presidency, called for “swift implementation” of a power-sharing agreement struck between Mugabe and Prime Minister Tsvangarai, calling it “the key to re-engagement” with the impoverished country, notes Mail&Guardian. The EU also called on the South African Development Community (SADC) “to make all efforts to create a constructive environment in which outstanding issues can be resolved.”