The African Union (AU) has welcomed Robert Mugabe’s decision to step down as president of Zimbabwe.
AU commission chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, in a statement said he, “welcomes
the decision by President Robert Mugabe to step down from his position
as Head of State following a lifetime of service to the Zimbabwean
nation.”
“President Mugabe will be remembered as a fearless
pan-Africanist liberation fighter, and the father of the independent
Zimbabwean nation.
“The African Union recognises that the Zimbabwean people have
expressed their will that there should be a peaceful transfer of power
in a manner that secures the democratic future of their country.
“President Mugabe’s decision to resign paves the way for a
transition process, owned and led by the sovereign people of Zimbabwe”.
Also, the European Union said it is ready to assist Zimbabwe in its transition to democratic elections and inclusive dialogue.
The EU foreign affairs chief, Federica Mogherini, stated this in a statement.
“An orderly and irreversible transition towards genuinely democratic elections is our shared objective.
“It is important now that an inclusive dialogue is established
that respects the aspirations of the people of Zimbabwe for a more
prosperous and democratic future, and which encourages the acceleration
of key reforms.
“The EU stands ready to accompany this process in cooperation
with the African Union and SADC, and to assist the Zimbabwean people
with all instruments at its disposal in order to meet that objective,” Mogherini assured.