danoluma's Xombytes

The Olympic torch has endured an ignominious journey on its way to Beijing; being hijacked and extinguished by pro-Tibet protesters in cities like London and Paris. The Tibetan uprising couldn't have been better timed. After decades of trying to bring their plight to the international arena, Tibetans saw a window of opportunity, an opportunity to make the world understand their grievances with China.

President Festus Mogae did Africa proud when he peacefully and ceremoniously handed over power to Khama Ian Khama. His message to the ruling Botswana Democratic party council that “Elsewhere, in times of transition there would be murmurs or even tremors that lead to confusion and chaos. We must be grateful that we do not have even a drip of disquiet as we change guard” I wish Mugabe could have learnt something from that. Khama’s military background would have worked to the detriment of his political ambitions. But after all is said and done Festus Mogae did something reasonable something Mugabe does not want to do. How do you teach Mugabe if he cant learn the easy way?