Africa: Zimbabwe, Zambia Diplomatic Row Deepens Over Mnangagwa's Russia Comments

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RELATIONS between Lusaka and Harare are at their lowest following recent disparaging public utterances by President Emmerson Mnangagwa alleging the northern neighbour was going to bed with Western imperialist.

During his recent visit to Russia where he met Russian President Vladimir Putin, Mnangagwa accused Zambia of allowing the United States to establish military bases in its country, a development he claimed threatened Zimbabwe 's security, which made him feel isolated.

The Zambian government has now officially reached out to the Southern African Development Community and the African Union for mediation in resolving the unfolding diplomatic dispute. He expressed confidence that these organisations, which are integral to regional stability and cooperation, would take the necessary steps to mediate the dispute effectively.

Haimbe, in his parliamentary address, explained that the AFRICOM office in Lusaka is part of a broader initiative to enhance regional security cooperation and capacity-building.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.

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