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Zimbabwe President Defends Controversial White Farmer Land Seizures | Firstpost Africa

Zimbabwe President Defends Controversial White Farmer Land Seizures | Firstpost Africa
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Zimbabwe’s president Emmerson Mnangagwa has defended his government’s controversial land reforms at the World Governments Summit. He said the seizure of farms from white owners was necessary to reclaim colonial-era land and assert national independence, even though it led to decades of international sanctions. The discussion also covered Zimbabwe’s economic challenges, compensation promises to displaced farmers, and ongoing efforts to clear debt and restore global financial support. The land issue remains central to Zimbabwe’s politics, economic recovery, and foreign relations.
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