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Diplomacy in crisis after Covid death of foreign minister Moyo

Zimbabwean foreign minister Sibusiso Moyo died on 20 January of Covid-19. © Reuters

Foreign Minister Sibusiso Moyo, one of President Mnangagwa's staunchest supporters, has succumbed to Covid-19. His death leaves Zimbabwe's diplomacy in turmoil at a critical time for its international relations. [...]

Published on 29/01/2021 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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