Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy

Agreement between ZANU-PF and the two MDC formations on resolving the challenges facing Zimbabwe.

NIMD Director Roel von Meijenfeldt witnessed the signing ceremony in Harare, where Robert Mugabe's party and the opposition led by Morgan Tsvangirai agreed to form a government

The agreement between Robert Mugabe and the opposition, led by Morgan Tsvangirai, has the potential to open a new chapter in the history of Zimbabwe.

Leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) called on the Zimbabwe government to postpone the presidential elections run-off scheduled for the 27th and hold talks with the opposition candidate Morgan Tsvangirai.

A cautious political dialogue has started in Zimbabwe, but the suffering of ordinary Zimbabweans has significantly worsened.