Keep Up With Global Black News

Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates and events from the leading Afro-Diaspora publisher straight to your inbox.

zimbabwe independence

Zimbabwe Declared Independent On This Day In 1980

Zimbabwe Declared Independent On This Day In 1980

Zimbabwe became an independent republic 34 years ago on this day in 1980, eliminating the longstanding British colonial rule that existed between 1888 and 1965 in addition to the brutal civil war that ended in 1979. Canaan Sodindo Banana (pictured) would become the nation’s first president, although his career would be upended by scandal. SEE…

Connect with us

Join our Mailing List to Receive Updates

Face2face Africa | Afrobeatz+ | BlackStars

Keep Up With Global Black News and Events

Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates and events from the leading Afro-Diaspora publisher straight to your inbox, plus our curated weekly brief with top stories across our platforms.

No, Thank You