The name of this country was restored when it won its independence in 1980, and two years later its capital lost the name Salisbury.
The name of this country was restored when it won its independence in 1980, and two years later its capital lost the name Salisbury. Its former leader remained in Parliament until 1987; he had worked out deals with Abel Muzorewa and the British government to hold national elections. That leader, who signed a Unilateral Declaration of Independence, was Ian Smith, head of the Rhodesian Front party. One of the leaders in its fight for independence was Joshua Nkomo, who worked with the man who became its first Prime Minister and still serves as its President, sharing power with Morgan Tsvangirai. Name this troubled country in southern Africa headed by Robert Mugabe.
The name of this country was restored when it won its independence in 1980, and two years later its capital lost the name Salisbury.
{Zimbabwe}