Fact check: Yes, UN Secretary-General congratulated Mnangagwa - ZimFact
Ngoni Mhuruyengwe
September 12, 2023
Claim: A copy of letter is circulating on Zimbabwe social media platforms attributed to United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, congratulating President Emmerson Mnangagwa on his re-election. There have been questions over the authenticity of the message.
Is this true or false?
Verdict: True
According to United Nations Zimbabwe, the statement is authentic. The UN SG congratulated Mnangagwa and also noted the southern African country’s efforts to advance political participation of women. He encouraged the president to promote gender parity in Cabinet and senior appointments. The UN agency, posted the same on X (formerly Twitter)
Sources:
United Nations Zimbabwe (UN Zimbabwe)
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