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Zimbabwe Farmers Seek $3.5B Compensation With U.S. Aid

3/15/2026

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Desperate white farmers in Zimbabwe seek $3.5 billion in compensation for land seized under Mugabe.
They ask U.S. President Donald Trump to help, citing his support for South African farmers.
A congressional bill would condition U.S. funding on Zimbabwe settling these debts within one year.
A Washington lobby group seeks faster compensation with U.S. backing, while some farmers prefer UK involvement.

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Story summary

Desperate white farmers in Zimbabwe seek $3.5 billion in compensation for land seized under Mugabe.
They ask U.S. President Donald Trump to help, citing his support for South African farmers.
A congressional bill would condition U.S. funding on Zimbabwe settling these debts within one year.
A Washington lobby group seeks faster compensation with U.S. backing, while some farmers prefer UK involvement.