Abel Muzorewa

ModernPoliticianZimbabwe1925 — ?

Brief prime minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia.

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Quick Facts

Born

1925

Country

Zimbabwe

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score38.9

Abel Muzorewa — Complete Timeline

1979 AD

Elected Prime Minister of Zimbabwe RhodesiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Muzorewa won the internal election and became Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia, a short-lived state created after the Internal Settlement. His government was not recognized internationally due to the exclusion of ZANU and ZAPU.

Prime MinisterInternal Settlement

Impact: national

Attended Lancaster House AgreementPolitical Action

Muzorewa participated in the Lancaster House Conference in London, which negotiated the end of the Rhodesian Bush War. The agreement led to the creation of independent Zimbabwe under majority rule.

Peace NegotiationIndependence

Impact: national

1980 AD

Lost 1980 General ElectionPolitical Action◆ Major

Muzorewa's party, the United African National Council, won only 3 seats in the pre-independence election. Robert Mugabe's ZANU won a landslide, ending Muzorewa's political dominance.

ElectionDefeat

Impact: national