The Biden administration imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa and officials, escalating tensions between Zimbabwe and the US. These sanctions, targeting 11 individuals and three entities for corruption and human rights violations, signify a departure from the previous sanctions framework initiated in 2003. Amid allegations of mistreatment of USAID officials, this move reflects broader […]
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