Observer calls Zimbabwe vote recount 'flawed'

Specific irregularities cited
"The repeated miscommunication of venue addresses meant that party agents and electoral observers were frequently posted to the incorrect venue, thus undermining the observation process and contributing to further delays in the recount," she said, listing specific instances of ballot box irregularities.

South African President Thabo Mbeki, the mediator on Zimbabwe, has refused to criticize the neighboring nation, but there are signs that his credibility is wearing thin even with other African leaders.

Jacob Zuma, president of the South Africa's ruling African National Congress, is due to hold talks with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Wednesday. Zuma, who is likely to be the next South African president, is less sympathetic to Mugabe than Mbeki.

Malawi's government calling on Mugabe to resume talks with his enemies: former colonizer Britain, white farmers and the opposition party.

Neighboring Mozambique won praise from civil rights activists by refusing to let a Chinese boat with arms for Zimbabwe's army dock last weekend. A South African court on Friday barred the weapons from being transported across South African territory. The vessel was believed headed toward Angola.

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