We looked at other governments in our first class, and one of the issues I brought up was the difference between the powers shared by a president (or Queen, in the case of England) and the prime minister. I said that this distinction was fluid and differed between countries.
Here's a fascinating look at that president/prime minister compromise being forged in Zimbabwe. Long-time President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai agreed Thursday to a power-sharing deal. Under a compromise announced Thursday, Mugabe will remain as president and stay in charge of the cabinet. Tsvangirai will join the government as prime minister and will head a twin body of the same ministers, known as the council of ministers. Who has the last word remains unclear. Details are supposed to be released on Monday.
Zimbabwe is in desperate straits, as inflation in that country is at 11 million percent. Observers see giving power to the new prime minister as the key to a successful government. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/13/world/africa/13zimbabwe.html
Friday, September 12, 2008
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