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BBC is reporting that Robert Mugabe is in talks with military chiefs and opposition politicians, concerning his departure from the office of President of Zimbabwe. The negotiations are chaired by South Africa's president Thabo Mbeki

Talks were still continuing, with no deal signed, according to the reports.

If Mugabe does agree to stand down he is expected to make the announcement in a TV address to the nation.

If he does not step down the public consequences will be serious.

Opposition candidate for president, Morgan Tsvangirai said he believed his Movement for Democratic Change had won Saturday's election but declined to declare himself the winner. Military leaders who are loyal to Mugabe have said that if the Opposition declares 'victory' it will be treated as a coup by the army.

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-BBC World
-CBC
-UKPress