Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira praised America during early Independence Day celebrations at the US Embassy. He thanked the superpower for helping Zimbabwe with health care, farming and schools over 45 years. Murwira said his government wants better relations with America after years of tension. Zimbabwe invited American companies to invest and do business across the country. The minister spoke as guest of honor at the embassy event.
America feeds over one million Zimbabweans each year through food aid programs. The country helps 47,000 farmers sell crops to US markets. More than 500,000 people receive HIV medicine from American health programs. Zimbabwe suspended all tariffs on US goods last month to improve relations. President Emmerson Mnangagwa made this decision to court Donald Trump after his election victory.
Relations between the two countries broke down during the early 2000s under Robert Mugabe. Human rights abuses against opposition members and white farmers caused problems. America still raises concerns about journalist arrests and government corruption. Zimbabwe faces criticism for long pre-trial detention and secret service torture. The country hopes to fix these issues and rebuild friendship with America.
America feeds over one million Zimbabweans each year through food aid programs. The country helps 47,000 farmers sell crops to US markets. More than 500,000 people receive HIV medicine from American health programs. Zimbabwe suspended all tariffs on US goods last month to improve relations. President Emmerson Mnangagwa made this decision to court Donald Trump after his election victory.
Relations between the two countries broke down during the early 2000s under Robert Mugabe. Human rights abuses against opposition members and white farmers caused problems. America still raises concerns about journalist arrests and government corruption. Zimbabwe faces criticism for long pre-trial detention and secret service torture. The country hopes to fix these issues and rebuild friendship with America.
