‘Constitutional coup’ claims as Zimbabwe senate approves extending presidential term

The Guardian World | Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:04:41 GMT

Senate votes to extend,
Mnangagwa's grip on power—
A "coup" labeled strong.

Opposition figures fear changes will further tighten 83-year-old president Emmerson Mnangagwa’s hold on powerZimbabwe is on the brink of amending its constitution to give the president more time in office, a change that the government says will bring stability but that opponents have labelled a…

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