1971 in Rhodesia

Incumbents

Events

June

30 June - Arnold Goodman, a British special envoy arrives in Rhodesia for talks with the Rhodesian government

November

15 November - Alec Douglas-Home, the British Foreign Secretary, arrives in Salisbury to discuss settlement proposals
24 November - Ian Smith, Rhodesian Prime Minister, and Alec Douglas-Home sign an agreement setting out proposals for settlement

December

16 December - The African National Council is set up as a temporary non-political body under Bishop Abel Muzorewa to oppose the settlement terms

Births

May 24 — Cephas Matafi, long-distance runner

See also

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