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IN a statement delivered at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has renewed the African Union’s call for the immediate and unconditional lifting of all remaining sanctions imposed against the Republic of Zimbabwe.

The statement comes in support of the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) commemoration of SADC Anti-Sanctions Day, which is observed annually on October 25th. The Chairperson acknowledged the engagement with the European Union through political dialogue, and encouraged all parties to continue constructive dialogue with the aim of removing the remaining sanctions against Zimbabwean institutions and individuals.

The Chairperson expressed concern over the negative impact that the continued sanctions have had on Zimbabwe’s socio-economic development and recovery efforts. He reaffirmed the African Union’s full support for SADC’s efforts in this regard and aligned the AU’s position with that of SADC on the issue.

The call for the lifting of sanctions on Zimbabwe is part of the African Union’s commitment to promoting regional integration and development across the continent. The statement underscores the continental body’s position that the sanctions have hindered Zimbabwe’s progress and that their removal would contribute to the country’s efforts to recover and thrive economically.