In Zimbabwe, Tsvangirai and long-stayed President Robert Mugabe are sharing a government of national unity (GoU). Tension is however not completely gone between the two arch-rivals.
Solheim told reporters during his visit to Lilongwe that Africa had suffered deep conflicts and it was Mutharika's responsibility as AU leader to help find solutions.
"We want President Mutharika to take a leading role in solving conflicts in Africa," he said, singling out Zimbabwe and Kenya who have been engrossed in election disputes.
Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki is also sharing government with Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The two agreed to share power after scores of supporters for their differing parties crashed, killing hundreds.
The Norwegian minister also revealed he visited and talked to Mugabe and Tsvangirai after they formed the GoU.
"This is what the continental body should be seen to support to enhance lasting peace," said Solheim.
Africa is riddled with military coups, fresh ones in Niger and Gabon, insurgency in Madagascar coupled with natural disasters that have not spared parts of Uganda.
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