Zimbabwe: Venue Chaos, Arrest Fears, Mar Day One of Constitutional Amendment Bill Public Hearings

A hearing on extending Zimbabwe president's term erupts in chaos

Public hearings on proposed constitutional amendments in Zimbabwe have turned chaotic and violent. The situation has reflected deepening tensions over plans to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s time in office.

Zimbabwe: Venue Chaos, Arrest Fears, Mar Day One of Constitutional Amendment Bill Public Hearings

OVERCROWDED venues, political tension and limited citizen participation dominated the first day of public hearings on the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.3) Bill, the Election Resource Centre (ERC Africa) has reported.

Zimbabwe split as public weighs electoral reforms bill

Zimbabwe has begun nationwide public hearings on a proposed bill that could extend President Mnangagwa's term and overhaul the electoral system. Supporters call it stabilizing, but critics warn it threatens democracy.