List of ambassadors of the United States to Zimbabwe
| Ambassador of the United States to Zimbabwe | |
|---|---|
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Flag of a United States ambassador | |
since July 17, 2024 | |
| Nominator | The president of the United States |
| Inaugural holder | Robert V. Keeley as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary |
| Formation | May 23, 1980 |
| Website | U.S. Embassy - Harare |
The first United States ambassador to Zimbabwe was appointed on May 23, 1980, after the Republic of Zimbabwe replaced the previous white-minority government of Rhodesia, and its successor Zimbabwe-Rhodesia (1979–1980).
The Republic of Zimbabwe came into being on April 18, 1980. The United States immediately recognized the new nation and moved to establish diplomatic relations. An embassy in Harare was established on April 18, 1980—independence day for Zimbabwe. Jeffrey Davidow was appointed as chargé d'affaires ad interim pending the appointment of an ambassador. The first ambassador, Robert V. Keeley, was appointed one month later on May 23, 1980.