Former Zimbabwe rivals set to share power

President Robert Mugabe and his main rival agreed to divide control of the police and army and strike a delicate balance in Zimbabwe’s Cabinet – but their power-sharing deal will be under enormous pressure from long-simmering differences and economic collapse.

Former Zimbabwe rivals set to share power

President Robert Mugabe and his main rival agreed to divide control of the police and army and strike a delicate balance in Zimbabwe’s Cabinet – but their power-sharing deal will be under enormous pressure from long-simmering differences and economic collapse.

Some members of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai’s party were already complaining that the compromise didn’t do enough to sideline Mr Mugabe.

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