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Mugabe to Head African Blocs in Endorsement of Election Win

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is set to win an endorsement of his fellow African leaders to head two regional bodies, an affirmation of his victory in last year’s disputed elections.

Mugabe, 90, will take over the rotating chairmanship of the 15-nation Southern African Development Community today from Malawian leader Peter Mutharika at the start of a two-day leaders’ summit in the Zimbabwean resort town of Victoria Falls. He is also in line to lead the 54-nation African Union from