EU Softens Stance on Aid to Zimbabwe

The European Union has for the first time provided financial aid to Zimbabwe since sanctions were imposed in 2002 as a result of alleged human rights abuses.

  • Zimbabwe:   EU Softens Up to Mugabe With Aid Resumption

    DW, 17 February 2015

    The European Union has resumed development assistance to Zimbabwe. It is the first time the EU is providing financial aid to Zimbabwe since sanctions were imposed in 2002 as a… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   EU, Zim Relations Improve Further

    CAJ News, 17 February 2015

    THE European Union's provision of a US$270 million to Zimbabwe is seen as signaling the end of frosty relations between the regional bloc and the Southern African country. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Zim, EU Ink U.S$270 Million Deal

    The Herald, 17 February 2015

    Government and the European Union yesterday signed a co-operation agreement for the release of €234 million ($270 million) development assistance, marking the first time since… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   EU Gives U.S $270 Million for Developing Governance Structures

    New Zimbabwe, 16 February 2015

    THE European Union has given Zimbabwe $270 million for the development of governance structures, health and the agriculture sectors under the National Indicative Programme (NIP). Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   EU, Zim Relations On the Mend

    The Herald, 7 February 2015

    Relations between Zimbabwe and the European Union have been thawing gradually over the past few years with the latter easing sanctions it imposed in 2002, although Harare believes… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Zim, EU to Sign U.S$270 Million Deal

    The Herald, 9 February 2015

    Zimbabwe and the European Union will soon sign a 234 million Euro (about $270 million) funding deal, while trade missions from Britain and Belgium are expected anytime, head of the… Read more »

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