Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Australian PM calls on African nations to prevent Mugabe from 'stealing' election

Australia's prime minister said Sunday he fears Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe will "steal" the upcoming election, and called on African nations to promote democracy.

"I've seen how Robert Mugabe can manipulate elections," Rudd told reporters. "Our concern and the concern of most countries around the world is that Mr. Mugabe will steal this election."

Rudd said the African Union and South African Development Council should "speak with one voice about the importance of democracy and the will of the people prevailing in …

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