With Kofi Annan mediating, the last few weeks have seen their ups and downs. In principle both sides, the government and the opposition, have agreed to share power in the government until the next elections are held. This would primarily be exercised through the addition of a Prime Minister to the government. This position would be held by the opposition party. Mr. Annan has explained that the talks are stalling because the government is unwilling to confront the reality of sharing power.

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