EU toughens sanctions against Zimbabwe's Mugabe

The leaders agreed on the need to work together "in an inclusive government"--the closest language to a power-sharing accord. And they committed to creating a "genuine, viable, permanent and sustainable solution."

Tsvangirai, in an open message to Zimbabweans Tuesday, said the agreement "offers the most tangible opportunity in the past 10 years to improve the lives of our fellow citizens." However, he cautioned "our signatures alone do not guarantee that we will be able to make the most of this opportunity."

Mugabe said they must "chart a new way"--but act without influence from Europe or the United States. In the past, he has branded Tsvangirai a Western puppet.

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Michelle Faul reported from Johannesburg and Constant Brand reported from Brussels.