South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has once again called for the unconditional removal of Western sanctions on Zimbabwe, which he claims are now negatively affecting his country.
Speaking at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly in New York, Ramaphosa, who has stood by his neighbour since taking over power in 2018, said sanctions were hurting Southern Africa's economic prospects.
"They also have a collateral negative impact on neighbouring countries, such as my own country, South Africa." The act of taking back land from white farmers, failure to repay World Bank and International Monetary Fund loans, and a worsening human rights record resulted in the much-talked-about sanctions.
Over the years, millions have fled an over two decade long economic crisis that Zimbabwe has struggled to deal with. Most have skipped the two countries' 250km long border into South Africa with hopes of a better life.
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