Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power
Summary
Zimbabwe's parliament passed a law to extend presidential terms from five to seven years and to stop direct presidential elections. Instead, the president will be chosen by parliament, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in power until 2030.Key Facts
- The bill passed with over 200 votes, exceeding the two-thirds majority needed to change the constitution.
- Future presidents will be elected by parliament, not by the public vote.
- Parliamentary elections set for 2028 are delayed until 2030.
- President Mnangagwa took power in 2017 after removing Robert Mugabe.
- The bill now goes to the senate, where approval is expected.
- Opposition groups say such big changes should be decided by a public vote (referendum).
- Zimbabwe's Constitutional Court rejected a legal challenge against the bill.
- The 2013 constitution limited presidents to two terms and required referendums to change term limits.
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