By Irene Gaitirira
Published November 24, 2017
Britain’s Minister in charge of Africa is in Zimbabwe.
Rory Stewart, who arrived in Harare, the capital of the troubled southern African country , on November 23, 2017, is expected to meet politicians, business representatives, human rights groups, and leaders of Non-Governmental Organisations and civil society.
A statement issued by Britain’s Department for International Development (DFID) says Stewart will inspect ‘some of the important development work being carried out’ in Zimbabwe by Britain.
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“This is an absolutely critical moment in Zimbabwe’s history,” says Stewart.”Zimbabweans suffered for too long as a result of [Robert Gabriel] Mugabe’s ruinous rule. The events of the last few days have given people here real hope that Zimbabwe can be set on a different, more democratic and more prosperous path.”
Saying “Britain wants to be a genuine partner for Zimbabweans as they forge a new future,” Rory Stewart said “What comes next must be driven by Zimbabweans – it must be in line with the Zimbabwean constitution and will be impossible without clear resolve from the incoming government. That is what my visit here is all about.”
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