Zimbabwe Reaffirms Commitment to Sahrawi Self-Determination During High Level Diplomatic Talks in Berlin

Ambassador Mashingaidze reaffirms Zimbabwe's historic support for Sahrawi independence during a diplomatic meeting with the Polisario Front.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 28, 2026, 10:57 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Sahara Press Service

Bilateral Coordination on Decolonization Efforts

The Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to Germany, Alice Mashingaidze, hosted a strategic meeting on Tuesday with Mohamed El-Mamoun Ahmed Ibrahim, the representative of the Polisario Front in Germany. The discussions centered on the evolving political landscape of Western Sahara, specifically focusing on the stalled decolonization process. Both diplomats examined the current standing of the issue within the United Nations and the European Union, emphasizing the need for renewed international focus on the Sahrawi cause.

Reaffirming Principles of International Legitimacy

During the exchange, the two sides discussed practical methods to bolster international initiatives aimed at securing a definitive solution to the Sahrawi issue. These efforts are intended to align with existing international legitimacy resolutions that advocate for a just and lasting resolution. Zimbabwe’s leadership signaled that any future political framework must fundamentally guarantee the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination, a position that remains a cornerstone of the country's foreign policy regarding African liberation movements.

A History of Fraternal Diplomatic Relations

The meeting underscored the deep-rooted ties between the Sahrawi Republic and Zimbabwe, a relationship that has been formally maintained since 1980. Ambassador Ibrahim expressed the Sahrawi leadership's gratitude for Zimbabwe’s consistent and historic solidarity. This long-term partnership reflects a shared political history rooted in anti-colonial struggles, with the Sahrawi representative praising Zimbabwe's active role in championing just causes across the continent and beyond.