List of ambassadors of the United States to Zimbabwe
December 15, 2023
The first United States ambassador to Zimbabwe was appointed on May 23, 1980, after the Republic of Zimbabwe replaced the previous white-minority government of Rhodesia, and its successor Zimbabwe-Rhodesia (1979–1980).
Ambassador of the United States to Zimbabwe
Seal of the United States Department of State
Incumbent Elanie M. French Chargé d’Affaires ad interim since August 19, 2022
Robert V. Keeley as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Formation
May 23, 1980
Website
U.S. Embassy - Harare
The Republic of Zimbabwe came into being on April 18, 1980. The United States immediately recognized the new nation and moved to establish diplomatic relations. An embassy in Harare was established on April 18, 1980—independence day for Zimbabwe. Jeffrey Davidow was appointed as chargé d'affairesad interim pending the appointment of an ambassador. The first ambassador, Robert V. Keeley, was appointed one month later on May 23, 1980.
The current U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Zimbabwe is Elanie M. French,[1] who is an American diplomat.
United States Department of State: Chiefs of Mission for Zimbabwe
United States Department of State: Zimbabwe
United States Embassy in Harare
December 15, 2023
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