Mugabe has wrecked Zimbabwe's economy, ordered the killing of tens of thousands of its citizens, and driven one-quarter of the abroad as economic refugees -- and Mbeki's eyes he still deserves respect for his role. ..…

Britain, the former Zimbabwe, would consider lifting longstanding sanctions on Mugabe and his allies if the deal was implemented. In meandering and unscripted remarks, he returned to theme that Zimbabwe's problems are the result of meddling by Western countries. ..…