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Let's not destroy Mugabe's legacy, dignity - Rawlings

The Zimbabwean leader 93, was put under house arrest on Wednesday after the army moved to take control.

Mr Mugabe is said to be resisting pressure to step down, saying he remains the legitimate president.

Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has said that Mr Mugabe must resign.

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But on Thursday, the former Ghanaian president said in a tweet: “As unavoidable as the Zimbabwe situation may be, let us hope that the transition occurs without destroying Mugabe’s legacy and dignity unduly.

“His African pride, dignity and audacity were unassailable. He served and lived for the dignity of his fellow black in a manner that so many of us fell very short of.”

Meanwhile, reports say that Mr Mugabe is holding talks with South African negotiators over his future.

Envoys from the the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) are trying to reach a deal on the future of Zimbabwe and the man who has led the country for 37 years.

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