Annan says farewell after Kenya coalition deal

02 Mar 2008 12:33:59 GMT  
by Wangui Kanina
Reuters

EXCERPT:

“I bid you farewell,” he said. “I am not fading away. I will be back when I am needed. 

ALSO… 

He is handing over day-to-day mediation to former Nigerian foreign minister Oluyemi Adeniji.

The talks will now concentrate on issues that will take months to resolve — a review of the constitution, setting up a truth and reconciliation commission, land reform and measures to relieve poverty.

Justice Minister Martha Karua, a hardline member of Kibaki’s negotiating team, said she was ready to work with the opposition in a coalition government.

“I would have to do that or quit… so I am ready to work, it does not mean that there will be no differences, the debate will still be vibrant.”

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