He was a member of the party Politburo until his death.

The changes in the leadership announced today will reshape the highest level of decision-making, the Standing Committee of the party Politburo.

He was a member of the party Politburo and was seen as a possible successor to Milos Jakes as national party leader.

Besides the party Politburo, Mr. Mugabe faces opposition to a one-party state from the churches and within his 160-member Central Committee.

Retirements at the Top On the third day of the congress, it was suddenly announced that three top Communist leaders were retiring from the party Politburo.

He is also a member of the party Politburo.

Its authorization was secretly decreed by the party Politburo.

He is still appreciably younger than most members of the party Politburo.

Chinese officials say he is seeking a seat on the party Politburo, but most doubt that he will get one.

Nevertheless, overall, the party Politburo acted in effect as a cabinet - that is as a committee type of government, with the Party Secretary as chairman.