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Zimbabwe's governing party moves to extend president's rule | DW News
May 2, 2026
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Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU PF party is pushing constitutional changes that critics say could weaken democracy. The proposals would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028 and shift the choice of the next president from voters to parliament. One prominent opponent, former finance minister Tendai Biti, dismissed the ZANU PF’s reasoning as "a lot of rubbish." DW also spoke to a man who says he was among thousands targeted with violence for opposing the changes.
ZANU PF says it does not condone violence. What could this mean for Zimbabwe’s democratic future — and who really holds the power? 00:00 ZANU PF pushes to change constitution extending presidential term 00:56 Violence erupts at bill's public hearing in Harare 01:30 ZANU PF information responds to accusations of violence 02:22 Opposition member tells DW of abduction and torture 04:00 DW speaks with prominent opponent and former finance minister Tendai Biti For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #Zimbabwe #EmmersonMnangagwa #DWNews #DWNewsAfrica
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