Africa Confidential·3 min read·medium
Opposition mounts to term extension
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Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed a constitutional amendment extending his presidential term to seven years. The move has sparked significant opposition and controversy regarding the country's electoral system.
On paper, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has secured his extra two years in office, having signed Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 into law on 7 July. As well as extending his term to seven years, the amendment fundamentally alters other key aspects of Zimbabwe's electoral system.
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