Commonwealth

Zimbabwe’s Readmission to Commonwealth in Doubt as Upcoming Elections Raise Concerns

British Labour Party legislator Sonny Leong has expressed concern that the upcoming general elections in Zimbabwe may not demonstrate the country’s willingness to re-join the Commonwealth, despite consensus among Commonwealth members that Zimbabwe should be readmitted. Leong pointed out that some current

January 13, 2023

Breaking News·Zimbabwe

President Mnangagwa lashes out over UK’s stance on Commonwealth re-entry

Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa has for the first time reacted angrily to the United Kingdom government’s position that Zimbabwe be barred from rejoining the Commonwealth. The 76-year-old Mnangagwa told French television channel France24.com in an interview on the side-lines of African Union (AU) summit

February 11, 2019

Zimbabwe

Former Ghana President leads Commonwealth election observers for Zimbabwe elections

The former president of Ghana, will lead a Commonwealth group to observe Zimbabwe’s general elections on July 30, the Commonwealth secretariat has recently announced. The secretariat, in a statement by its media division, said Secretary-General Patricia Scotland would deploy Mr Mahama to

July 18, 2018

Zimbabwe

Great Britain wants Zimbabwe back in the Commonwealth

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Friday it would strongly support Zimbabwe’s re-entry to the Commonwealth and praised President Emmerson Mnangagwa for impressive progress since Robert Mugabe was toppled in a military coup. Zimbabwe left the organisation of 53 mostly former territories

April 20, 2018

Africa

SA protests: Ramaphosa leaves Commonwealth early

Reports say South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has cut short his attendance at the Commonwealth summit in London to deal with violent protests at home. Clashes have taken place in North West province where protesters are demanding jobs, housing and an end

April 20, 2018

Breaking News·Zimbabwe

‘UK will work with President Mnangagwa if he delivers reform,’ says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has said the UK will offer support to the new government in Zimbabwe if the new president delivers reform. Emmerson Mnangagwa took over as leader of the country after Robert Mugabe resigned in the wake of a coup against him.

November 29, 2017

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