Its last colonial governor was Lord Christopher Soames, who presided until its first election saw the UANC ticket win. However, after a meeting attended by former prime minister Ian Smith, new elections were held in 1980 and the ZANU party emerged an overall winner, while Canaan Banana became its first president. Now embroi
Its last colonial governor was Lord Christopher Soames, who presided until its first election saw the UANC ticket win. However, after a meeting attended by former prime minister Ian Smith, new elections were held in 1980 and the ZANU party emerged an overall winner, while Canaan Banana became its first president. Now embroiled in controversy over its current leader's seizure of land from white settlers is, for 10 points, what country formerly known as Rhodesia?
Its last colonial governor was Lord Christopher Soames, who presided until its first election saw the UANC ticket win.
Republic of {Zimbabwe} [accept {Rhodesia} before it is read]