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

Understanding the implications of Zimbabwe's new Constitutional Amendment Bill

Understanding the implications of Zimbabwe's new Constitutional Amendment Bill

Zimbabwean parliament approves extending presidential term by two years

Sweeping changes to Zimbabwe's constitution that will extend the presidential term by two years sailed through their final parliamentary hurdle Tuesday, now requiring only President Emmerson Mnangagwa's signature to become law.

Zimbabwe president signs into law constitutional change extending term

Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa (83) on Tuesday signed into law constitutional changes that will extend his term by two years until 2030 and scrap direct presidential elections. The raft of amendments have been criticised by opposition figures in the country where Mnangagwa’s Zanu-PF party holds a parliamentary majority. “Signed, sealed and delivered – it’s now [] The post Zimbabwe president signs into law constitutional change extending term appeared first on The Namibian.

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa One Step From Extending Term As Parliament Passes Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 Again

[New Zimbabwe] PARLIAMENT has passed the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 for a second time after the National Assembly adopted amendments proposed by the Senate, paving the way for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's assent.

Zimbabwe President, Mnangagwa signs law extending tenure

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe on Tuesday signed into law a controversial constitutional amendment extending his current term by two years, from 2028 to 2030. Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana confirmed his assent to the Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Act, which modifies the Southern African nation’s political, electoral, and judicial systems. The general elections have been [] Zimbabwe President, Mnangagwa signs law extending tenure

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa Tightens His Hold on Power

A new constitutional amendment lets Zimbabwe's president extend his rule to 2030, deepening fears over the erosion of the country's democracy. The post Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa Tightens His Hold on Power appeared first on World Politics Review.

Zimbabwe Passes Constitutional Amendment to Extend Presidential Terms for Emerson Mnangagwa

HARARE, ZIMBABWE — The lower house of Zimbabwe’s parliament has passed a highly controversial constitutional amendment bill that extends presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years. The sweeping legislative changes will allow 83-year-old President Emerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030 and replace direct presidential elections with a parliamentary vote. Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher []

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

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 “constitutional coup”.The upper house of Zimbabwe’s parliament voted on Wednesday 75-4 in favour of the constitutional amendments, which will allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030 by extending presidential terms from five to seven years. Continue reading...

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Local Government’s Kumumanya’s Anti-Corruption Directive Shakes 135 Districts as Jobs Open to All Ugandans

By Brian Mugenyi Watchdog Uganda (mugenyijj@gmail.com) KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, has intensified the call for public servants to exercise their roles with absolute transparency and integrity. According to a new accountability battle unfolding across Uganda’s local government system, several authorities are moving to eliminate [] The post Local Government’s Kumumanya’s Anti-Corruption Directive Shakes 135 Districts as Jobs Open to All Ugandans appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa Signs Bill Extending Presidential Term

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed a constitutional amendment extending his current term by two years to 2030. The 83-year-old leader declined to submit the amendment to a public referendum despite mounting pressure to do so. The new law also overhauls the electoral process, shifting from direct presidential votes to a system where Parliament selects []

Zimbabwe Senate Approves Constitutional Amendments That Could Extend Mnangagwa’s Rule Until 2030

Zimbabwe's Senate has approved controversial constitutional amendments that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule until 2030.

Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko écourte les vacances des députés après son revers devant le Conseil constitutionnel

Les vacances des députés sénégalais ont été de courte durée. Partis en vacances le 30 juin dernier, ils ont déjà été rappelés par le président de l’Assemblée nationale. Selon le journal sénégalais Les Échos, Ousmane Sonko a convoqué une réunion d’urgence du bureau de l’institution parlementaire ce vendredi 10 juillet 2026 à 15h. Pour l’heure, l’ordre du [] The post Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko écourte les vacances des députés après son revers devant le Conseil constitutionnel first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Inuwa charges new LG chairmen to deepen grassroots governance

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has charged the newly inaugurated chairmen of the state’s 11 Local Government Areas and 13 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to provide transparent, people-centred leadership that will consolidate the gains of his administration and accelerate grassroots development. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony in Gombe [] The post Inuwa charges new LG chairmen to deepen grassroots governance appeared first on Vanguard News.

“This gov’t will never tolerate corruption”: fourteen years on, Kiir’s 2012 promise revisited

On 9 July 2012, just one year after South Sudan gained independence, President Salva Kiir made a pledge that resonated with millions of citizens and the country’s international partners. “I want to assure the citizens and our international partners that this government will never tolerate corruption.” He went further, promising to pursue the fight against [] The post “This gov’t will never tolerate corruption”: fourteen years on, Kiir’s 2012 promise revisited appeared first on Eye Radio.

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa signs controversial law extending rule to 2030

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday signed into law a controversial constitutional amendment extending his current term by two years to 2030, cementing one of the co...

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Hichilema in Kitwe: ‘Zambia First’ as President Asks for Votes on Aug 13

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has told residents of Kitwe that his government put “Zambia and Zambians first” during its first term and is asking for another mandate to deliver more. Addressing a rally, Hichilema said “so much has been done but there is still even much more work to be done.” “Just this first term of [] The post Hichilema in Kitwe: ‘Zambia First’ as President Asks for Votes on Aug 13 first appeared on Mwebantu.

Tanzania's ban on all political rallies sparks backlash

Tanzanian activists and opposition leaders have condemned the country's ban on political rallies, citing what they describe as growing repression just days before planned protests over last year's contested election. The ban comes three years after Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, once seen as a reformist, lifted restrictions on opposition rallies imposed by her predecessor, John Magufuli. The regime's answer to growing public demand for freedom is fear, intimidation, and repression, J

Uganda’s largest non-state media group under military siege

Repression continues in Uganda, as channels and radio stations of Nation Media Group are shut down. Pavan Kulkarni , July 7, 2026