CHINHOYI, Zimbabwe (Reuters) - Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe branded the United States "absolutely insane" on Thursday for voicing concerns about a July 31 election, although neighbouring South Africa joined Washington in criticising chaotic preparations for the vote.
Speaking to thousands of supporters in Chinhoyi, 115 km (70 miles) northwest of Harare, the 89-year-old also rejected calls for reform of partisan security forces, saying his main rival, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, could make changes if he won.
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