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Africa Subsaharan
Bob Extends His Stay in Office for Two More Years
2006-12-15
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, who is 82, says he wants to stay in office two years beyond his present term. Some observers believe he will stay in power for the rest of his life.
In fact, it's doubtful there are any observers who don't think he will.
Peta Thornycroft reports many economists say bankrupt Zimbabwe's economy cannot recover while Mr. Mugabe remains in power.
If then.
Ahead of the fractious ruling Zanu-PF annual conference, which began Thursday, President Mugabe has confirmed he will not retire when his term expires in March 2008. He told visiting Canadian journalists, in an interview published in the Herald newspaper Thursday, he will retire some time, but not now, when the ruling Zanu-PF is in what he describes as a "shambles."
Posted by:Fred

#5  You mean there's stuff left that he still hasn't stolen?
Posted by: DMFD   2006-12-15 18:30  

#4  Hey in 2 more years many more will have starved or died of aids so the economy might actually be better and he can elect himself to 2 more making him 86 when he leaves office. Then more will be dead so repeat and rinse.
Posted by: 3dc   2006-12-15 13:33  

#3  I dunno. President For Life For Two Years has a bit of a girly-man tinge, even if it comes with a shiney new sprocket.
Posted by: SteveS   2006-12-15 12:10  

#2  Staying in power for Life is not the same as staying in power for two years, Life could be next week. (Hopefuly)

Chinese Proverb, "Be careful what you wish for, you might get it."
Posted by: Redneck Jim   2006-12-15 06:23  

#1  Rubbish! He simply must remain in power. What model or template for progress will South Africa and the remainder of the continent have if he retiresn or leaves office?
Posted by: Besoeker   2006-12-15 05:34  

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