White House has accused leaders of the southern African country of economic mismanagement
Government supporters protest against sanctions at a rally in Harare, Zimbabwe, October 25 2019. Picture: REUTERS/PHILIMON BULAWAYO
The US has extended sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by one year and accused the county’s leaders of economic mismanagement.on Wednesday, the US said Zimbabwe's government had missed an opportunity to implement long overdue political and economic reforms.
The US said some actions perpetrated by Zimbabwe’s government continue to “pose an unusual and extraordinary threat” to US foreign policy. On Thursday, Zimbabwe’s government responded to the sanctions extension with rage. Foreign affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo accused the US of misrepresenting facts. “We have noted with disappointment, but without surprise, the extension of US sanctions against Zimbabwe by a further 12 months. We disagree strongly with the assertion that our government has not demonstrated the political will to effect major reform,” he said.Eighty-six officials and 56 companies linked to the ruling Zanu-PF party are restricted from financial and business relations with Washington.
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