Mnangagwa’s diplomatic reshuffle: Loyalty or economic diplomacy?

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s planned overhaul of Zimbabwe’s foreign service raises questions about whether the changes are primarily intended to strengthen economic diplomacy or secure the loyalty of envoys amid mounting political tensions, political analyst Rejoice Ngwenya has said.

Reports indicate that Mnangagwa intends to recall or retire up to 26 ambassadors. Rwanda has already cleared Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation board chairperson Helliate Rushwaya for appointment as Zimbabwe’s envoy to Kigali.

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