The US renewed targeted sanctions for another year this week, accusing President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government of undermining democracy.
The firm contracted by Harare is Ballard Partners, headed by Washington lobbyist Brian Ballard, said to be a top fundraiser for Trump’s campaigns. According to the contract signed last month by Zimbabwe's foreign minister Sibusiso Moyo, the government will pay Ballard Partners US$500,000 a year. Harare is desperate to have access to international financial institutions, and insists Washington’s sanctions against Harare are hindering that access.
Trump renewed sanctions on Monday for another year, those targeted include Mnangagwa and his predecessor Robert Mugabe.
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