Zimbabwe’s 83-Year-Old President Signs Law to Delay Elections and Extend His Own Term
The revised constitution scraps public voting for president and extends terms from five years to seven, deepening political tensions and legal challenges.
- On Tuesday, Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed constitutional amendments abolishing direct presidential elections and extending his tenure to 2030, according to a government notice.
- The ruling ZANU-PF party pushed the amendments through Parliament, breaking Mnangagwa's previous pledge to step down when his second term ends in 2028.
- Lawmakers now choose the president as public voting is scrapped, while presidential and MP terms extend from five years to seven under the revised constitution.
- The amendments have deepened political tensions in the nation of about 15 million, with critics arguing a referendum is required while supporters contend Parliament held the authority.
- In recent months, police have banned public meetings and detained critics of the reforms, while Zimbabwe's courts have yet to rule on legal challenges seeking to overturn the amendments.
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Zimbabwe Extends Mnangagwa's Rule to 2030, Ends Direct Vote
Zimbabwe's president signed a constitutional amendment on July 7 extending his rule to 2030, lengthening terms to seven years and ending the direct presidential vote. The post Zimbabwe Extends Mnangagwa’s Rule to 2030, Ends Direct Vote appeared first on The Rio Times.
Elected in 2018, Emmerson Mnangagwa passed a reform on Tuesday, July 7, which extends his term of office and abolishes the election of the Head of State by direct suffrage.
Zimbabwe President, Mnangagwa signs law extending tenure
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe on Tuesday signed into law a controversial constitutional amendment extending his current term by two years, from 2028 to 2030. Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana confirmed his assent to the Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Act, which modifies the Southern African nation’s political, electoral, and judicial systems. The general elections have been […] Zimbabwe President, Mnangagwa signs law extending t…
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed a law extending his term from 2028 to 2030, paving the way for him to remain in power. The legislation, which also stipulates that the president will be elected by parliament instead of directly by popular vote, has reignited debates about democracy in the country.
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