Bid launched to extend Zimbabwe president's term in office

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 10, 2026 at 09:08 PM

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Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved draft legislation that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028. The proposed changes would shift presidential elections to a parliamentary vote and allow presidents to serve two seven-year terms. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi announced public consultations before the bill goes to parliament, where the ruling Zanu-PF party holds a majority. Constitutional experts anticipate legal challenges, arguing that a referendum is needed to alter term limits and that the changes cannot apply to the current president. Mnangagwa, who came to power in 2017, previously rejected suggestions of extending his rule, though his supporters have promoted the idea to allow him to complete his "Agenda 2030" development program.

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Blessed Geza ×440% Ziyambi Ziyambi 50% Robert Mugabe ×360% Zanu-PF ×670% Zimbabwe ×380% Emmerson Mnangagwa ×890%

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