South Africa, Russia, and China have praised Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa for winning the election, despite some controversy surrounding it.
Additionally, the United States, along with other countries, voiced their disapproval of the recent general election, claimed to be dishonest by the opposition.
The government of the United States said that there was a consistent unfairness against the opposition and pointed out trust worthy reports that showed election monitors were made to change certain result forms. The electoral commission said that these claims were not true.
A message from the government of South Africa
South Africa knew that the elections happened during a tough economic situation due to sanctions against Zimbabwe.
It also agreed with worries from independent election watchers about how real the outcome is.
Some people who watch over things said that the survey didn’t meet the rules of the whole world or Zimbabwe’s own laws.
Zimbabwe has important trade relationships with South Africa, Russia, and China. These countries supporting the poll is important because Zimbabwe may face more isolation and penalties from Western countries due to criticism of the poll.
The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change is currently counting their own results and hasn’t yet made a final decision on the next steps they will take. But the messages of congratulations to President Mnangagwa show that Zimbabwe’s main supporters are willing to move forward and agree with the outcomes.