Mixed Reactions in Zimbabwe to New US Sanctions

Many Zimbabweans believe sanctions imposed on their leaders by some Western countries are hurting the country's economy. They have been calling for the sanctions' removal with protests such as this one on Oct. 25, 2023 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Zimbabweans protest to call for the removal of sanctions, Oct. 25, 2023, in Harare, Zimbabwe.

There are mixed feelings among Zimbabwe’s political class after the U.S. removed sanctions against many Zimbabweans and companies on Monday but imposed new ones on President Emmerson Mnangagwa and a few senior leaders.