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Zimbabwe Proposes Term Extension Amid Protests and Legal Challenges

3/22/2026

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Zimbabwe proposes extending presidential terms from five to seven years, potentially letting President Emmerson Mnangagwa stay until 2030.
Protests erupted as former Finance Minister Tendai Biti and other activists were detained at a rally.
The Constitution Defenders Forum opposes the amendments, calling them unconstitutional.
Experts say the amendments require a referendum, potentially inviting legal challenges.

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Story summary

Zimbabwe proposes extending presidential terms from five to seven years, potentially letting President Emmerson Mnangagwa stay until 2030.
Protests erupted as former Finance Minister Tendai Biti and other activists were detained at a rally.
The Constitution Defenders Forum opposes the amendments, calling them unconstitutional.
Experts say the amendments require a referendum, potentially inviting legal challenges.