Prometheus 6   

Zimbabwe at the Breaking Point

Zimbabwe, once a shining star in southern Africa, is collapsing under the disastrous rule of Robert Mugabe. This week, a powerful troika of African presidents from South Africa, Nigeria and Malawi traveled to Harare, raising hopes that they were finally prepared to do something about the political and economic crisis in Zimbabwe. Unhappily, their visit failed to persuade Mr. Mugabe to open unconditional talks with the opposition.