Zimbabwe, the drama continues

In a feat of providential timing, the Southern African Union is set to meet this week after Zimbabwe's election. The African summit is a crucial point in the history of the continent. Here, African leaders have the opportunity to send a strong message of rebuke to Mugabe showing that that 21st century African leaders will not tolerate ruthless dictators to rig elections for their own gain. Missing this opportunity, however, will only reinforce the image of dictatorial corrupt regimes, where leaders are more concerned about personal relationships than the people they govern.

Kenyan prime minister has already taken the first step in denouncing the Zimbabwean president according to this BBC article. Yet, the article also suggests that most of the neighboring leaders are Mugabe’s allies which may make this even more difficult to come by.

Let’s pray that these leaders have the courage to stand up for Mugabe sending a clear and strong message to the world that change is coming to Africa.