Abel Muzorewa

Zimbabwean politician and prime minister

Abel Muzorewa - Zimbabwean politician and prime minister
Born

April 14th, 1925
99 years ago

Died

2010
15 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Zimbabwe

Links & References

Served as the first Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia from 1979 to 1980 during a transitional government. Instrumental in the negotiations that led to the Lancaster House Agreement, which aimed to resolve the Rhodesian Bush War and establish a framework for independence in Zimbabwe. Prior to this role, served as a minister in the government of Rhodesia, advocating for black majority rule. Engaged in various political movements throughout the 1960s and 1970s, challenging both colonial rule and white minority governance.

First Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia

Key role in the Lancaster House Agreement

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