Diplomat Report

STAFF REPORTER Harare — Serbia’s Statehood Day was commemorated in the Zimbabwean capital with an evening that blended history, diplomacy and culture with clear forward-looking economic intent. Hosted by the …

REGINALD CHAPFUNGA Sweden’s recent decision to phase out its bilateral development cooperation and close embassies in Zimbabwe, Liberia, Mozambique and Tanzania represents far more than administrative restructuring. It signals a …

STAFF REPORTER The Diplomat of the Year Awards will return on 25 March 2026 for their 14th edition, reaffirming their position as one of Zimbabwe’s most respected platforms for recognising …

  For decades, Cuba and Zimbabwe have shared a relationship rooted in solidarity, mutual respect and people-centred cooperation. From medical training programmes that have shaped Zimbabwe’s healthcare system to enduring …

STAFF REPORTER The United States has announced a significant recalibration of its engagement with Zimbabwe, signalling a transition from a predominantly aid-driven relationship towards one increasingly anchored on trade, market …

STAFF REPORTER Washington, January 7, 2026 — US President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from or cease funding multiple international and United Nations organisations, saying continued …

Addis Ababa — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has firmly rejected any initiative to recognize Somaliland as an independent state, reiterating the African Union’s …

REGINALD CHAPFUNGA When the 2025 G20 Summit convened in Johannesburg, the symbolism was impossible to ignore. For the first time in its history, the world’s most influential economic bloc met …

OWN CORRESPONDENT The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday adopted the Olympic Truce Resolution for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games — a historic reaffirmation of the …

STAFF REPORTER Belém, Brazil — UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has warned governments that “the time for performative diplomacy has now passed,” urging ministers to accelerate negotiations as …