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Is President Mugabe Ready To Cede Power?
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
Talks have been held in Zimbabwe between President Mugabe, the army chief, General Constantino Chiwenga, and envoys from South Africa. The president has reportedly refused to step down.
Plus anger in Mauritania over decision to cancel death penalty for blogger convicted of apostasy.
And a profile of Victor Moses, one of the contenders for BBC African Footballer of the Year Award.
(Photo. Tank in Harare, Zimbabwe. Credit: EPA)
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