Zimbabwe President, Mnangagwa signs law extending tenure

Zimbabwe's power shift: What Mnangagwa's constitutional changes mean

Zimbabwe's power shift: What Mnangagwa's constitutional changes mean

News24 | Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa signs law extending his presidency to 2030

Zimbabwe’s ‌President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law legislation that extends his term in office by two years to 2030, a government spokesperson, Nick Mangwana, said on ‌Tuesday.

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.

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’s Mnangagwa signs law extending rule until 2030

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa signs law extending rule until 2030

‘Constitutional coup’ claims as Zimbabwean 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 the government said will bring stability – but which 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 would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030 by extending presidential terms from five to seven years. Continue reading...

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 []

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: Mnangagwa Urged to Refer Constitutional Amendment Bill to Referendum

[New Zimbabwe] FRESH pressure is mounting on President Emmerson Mnangagwa not to sign Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 into law, with civic organisation WeThePeople urging him to first subject the controversial legislation to a national referendum.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reactions as top African president extends his tenure in office

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has started making a global headline after signing a law to extend his tenure in office ahead of general elections.

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Gombe gov swears in New LG chairpersons, charges them on grassroots development

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has sworn in the newly elected local government chairpersons, urging them to prioritise grassroots development, strengthen security and provide responsive leadership to their communities. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony on Monday, the governor described local governments as the tier of government closest to the people, stressing their vital role in [] Gombe gov swears in New LG chairpersons, charges them on grassroots development

Don’t fall for a trap to extend your stay in office – Sammi Awuku cautions Mahama

Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has cautioned President John Dramani Mahama against any attempt to extend his stay in office beyond his current term, warning that such a move could damage his political legacy. His comments follow a suit filed at the Supreme Court by Ghanaian teacher Ganiwu Alhassan, seeking an interpretation []

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

Kuasa Agong lantik Azam Baki sebagai ahli NFCC

KUALA LUMPUR: Pelantikan Tan Sri Azam Baki sebagai Ahli Lembaga Penasihat Pusat Pencegahan Jenayah Kewangan Nasional (NFCC) adalah kekal sehingga 2027 dan hanya Yang di-Pertuan Agong mempunyai kuasa untuk membatalkannya. Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan, pelantikan itu tiada kaitan dengan kedudukan beliau sebagai Ketua Pesuruhjaya Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah (SPRM). “Soal dia dalam kes ... Read more The post Kuasa Agong lantik Azam Baki sebagai ahli NFCC appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Bataille pour la mairie de Karifamoriah (Kankan) : les conseillers de la GMD s’affrontent en justice

Le bras de fer entre les conseillers communaux de la GMD, la mouvance présidentielle, dans la sous-préfecture de Karifamoriah, à Kankan, est désormais porté devant la justice. Après une élection contestée ayant abouti à la victoire de Bintou Mady Kaba avec 15 voix, contre 13 pour Aissatou Kaba, ancienne présidente de la délégation spéciale, les [] The post Bataille pour la mairie de Karifamoriah (Kankan) : les conseillers de la GMD s’affrontent en justice first appeared on Guineematin.com.