Zimbabwean nationals, including those in the diaspora, had rejoiced at the ousting of former leader Robert Mugabe following massive protests in the southern African country in 2017.
Mugabe, who had ruled Zimbabwe with an iron fist and left a divided legacy when he passed on last year, was forced to resign under military pressure after 37 years in charge. His eventual successor and current head of state Emmerson Mnangagwa immediately returned from a very brief stint in exile (South Africa) and was named interim leader.
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