Zimbabwe's Senate approves amendment extending presidential term
Zimbabwe's Senate has approved a constitutional amendment that will keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030. The change would also allow parliament to elect the president. The decision has prompted political debate in the country.
Zimbabwe's Senate has approved a constitutional amendment that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term until 2030. According to Al Jazeera, the change would affect the presidential election timetable.
The measure would also allow a future president to be elected by parliament rather than directly by voters. Government officials have defended the amendment as a constitutional process.
The opposition and some civil society groups have objected to the decision. The amendment must complete the legislative process to take effect, and observers say the move will be closely watched for its impact on the country's political balance.
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