Mugabe welcomes mediation

Nairobi - Zimbabwean President Mr Robert Mugabe said yesterday he welcomed a Nigerian proposal to set up a seven-nation mission…

Nairobi - Zimbabwean President Mr Robert Mugabe said yesterday he welcomed a Nigerian proposal to set up a seven-nation mission to mediate an end to the standoff between Zimbabwe and Britain over land.

Mr Mugabe made his first comment on the proposal in a joint statement with President Daniel arap Moi after a visit to Nairobi to discuss land issues.

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