Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Clears the National Assembly and Advances to the Senate

Zimbabwe's constitutional amendment clears the National Assembly and advances to the Senate

Echoes of Mugabe: What Zimbabwe’s extension of presidential term limits means for President Mnangagwa

By any measure, Zimbabwe has entered one of the most consequential political moments since the fall of former Source: Echoes of Mugabe: What Zimbabwe’s extension of presidential term limits means for President Mnangagwa – People Daily Chairperson of SADC Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/presidentmnangagwa By any measure, Zimbabwe has entered one of the most consequential political moments since the fall of former Presi…

Zimbabwe Parliament Passes Controversial Bill to Extend Presidential Term and Alter Election Method

Zimbabwe’s Parliament has overwhelmingly approved a contentious constitutional amendment bill that seeks to extend the presidential term from five to seven years and introduce indirect presidential elections. The bill, known as Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), passed through the National Assembly on June 19, 2026, amidst significant opposition outcry and concerns over democratic backsliding. The proposed changes would postpone electio…