US President Donald Trump’s order to deport illegal aliens from the United States has received an endorsement from an unlikely quarter.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe expressed his support for the US decision to deport Zimbabwean citizens residing illegally in the country.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mnangagwa stated that his government backs the repatriation efforts, aligning with the US policy under President Donald Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown.
At least 545 Zimbabweans are on a list of estimated 1.4 million noncitizens flagged for removal by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The Government of Zimbabwe supports the United States Government’s decision to repatriate and return our Zimbabwean citizens who may have been residing in the US illegally. @realDonaldTrump @Sec_Noem @SecRubio
— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) February 5, 2025
Under Trump’s administration, immigration enforcement has escalated, with daily detentions exceeding 500 undocumented individuals.
Other African countries currently included in the ICE list for deportation are 379 South Africans, 174 Zambians, 15 Mozambicans, and 12 Batswana.
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ICE has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the timely deportation of individuals with final removal orders while urging foreign governments to cooperate in accepting their deported nationals.
Zimbabwe, like other African nations, has to have contingency plans for reintegrating returnees into their home country.
With Zimbabwe grappling with economic challenges, the influx of deportees may place additional strain on national resources.
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