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Zimbabwe: U.S. Extends Sanctions - Report
News24Wire, 14 February 2018
The United States has reportedly added more Zimbabweans to its sanctions list, with the possibility of a review after elections in July. Read more »
Mugabe Is Gone, But U.S. Sanctions Against Zimbabwe Remain
The U.S. has reportedly extended sanctions, with a possible review after elections in July this year. The EU and the U.S.imposed sanctions in 2000, after they accused former president Robert Mugabe of trampling on human rights, rigging elections and the repression of press freedom - accusations that the former leader denied. In his turn, President Emmerson Mnangagwa who sees himself as a political reformer, says he will allow international election observers to monitor elections, and accept the results if he loses.
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Zimbabwe: African Parliament Lobbies Against Sanctions
Financial Gazette, 8 February 2018
The Pan-African Parliament has pledged to support the Zimbabwe government in lobbying for the lifting of United States sanctions on the country. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa Lifts Counter-Sanctions Against Europe
CAJ News, 12 February 2018
Zimbabwe will invite international observers to monitor its elections later this year, signaling a shift in relations with Europe, whose observer missions the deposed… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: EU to Reconsider Mugabe Travel Ban in February
New Zimbabwe, 17 January 2018
Former President Robert Mugabe will have to wait for the European Union (EU)'s annual meeting in February to know whether a travel ban issued against him will be lifted. Read more »
InFocus
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The Donald Trump-led United States administration has tabled a raft of tough conditions to be met before full engagement with Zimbabwe and removal of sanctions, setting the stage ... Read more »
