Zimbabwean Senate Approves Presidential Term Extension
Zimbabwe's Senate has approved a bill to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term until 2030, sparking claims of a 'constitutional coup.' The move allows the current president to remain in power beyond his original term limit.
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‘Constitutional coup’ claims as Zimbabwean senate approves extending presidential term
Opposition figures fear changes will further tighten 83-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s hold on power Zimbabwe is on the brink of amending its constitution to give the president more time in office, a change the government said will bring stability – but which opponents have labelled a “constitutional coup”. The upper house of Zimbabwe’s parliament voted on Wednesday 75-4 in favour of the constitutional amendments, which would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until...
By Rachel Savage, southern Africa correspondent
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Zimbabwe's upper house of parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, allowing current President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030.
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