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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 2030 by extending presidential terms from five to seven years.

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‘Constitutional coup’ claims as Zimbabwean senate approves extending presidential term Zimbabwe Jun 25, 2026 ‘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 powerZimbabwe is on the brink of amending its constitution to give the president more time in office, a change th...
‘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 powerZimbabwe is on the brink of amending its constitution to give the president more time in office, a change th...

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