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Chaos Erupts at Zimbabwe Hearing Over Mnangagwa's Term Extension

4/1/2026

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A parliamentary hearing in Harare, Zimbabwe, on March 31, 2026, turned chaotic over amendments to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term.
The amendments would let Mnangagwa stay two more years and move presidential elections to Parliament.
Doug Coltart, a prominent human rights lawyer, was attacked.
Tendai Biti and other critics faced intimidation.
Mnangagwa has stated he will step down in 2028.

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Story summary

A parliamentary hearing in Harare, Zimbabwe, on March 31, 2026, turned chaotic over amendments to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term.
The amendments would let Mnangagwa stay two more years and move presidential elections to Parliament.
Doug Coltart, a prominent human rights lawyer, was attacked.
Tendai Biti and other critics faced intimidation.
Mnangagwa has stated he will step down in 2028.