Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa signs law extending presidential term by 2 more years

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.

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 power shift: What Mnangagwa's constitutional changes mean

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

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 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 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’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 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: Mnangagwa Signs Constitutional Amendment Bill Into Law

[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 into law, effectively extending his second term and rewarding parliamentarians with an extra two years.

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.

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.

BENONI OKWENJE: The Hits and Misses in the FY 2026/27 National Budget

Newly appointed Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Honorable Henry Musasizi recently read the budget speech for financial year 2026/27. The theme is the same as the previous budget, Full Monetisation of Uganda’s Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialisation, Expanding and Broadening Services, Digital Transformation and Market Access. It is the second budget of the [] The post BENONI OKWENJE: The Hits and Misses in the FY 2026/27 National Budget appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

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.

Nigeria banned alcohol sachets. So why are they still everywhere? | DW News

Over six months after Nigeria banned popular small sachets and bottles of alcohol to prevent underaged drinking, DW West Africa Correspondent Azeezat Olaoluwa reports the child-friendly-packaged spirits are still in circulation. To find out why enforcement is so difficult, we speak to Martins Iluyomade, Director of Investigation and Enforcement, at Nigeria's food and drug regulator NAFDAC. For another perspective, Professor Nazarius Tumwesigye, who has headed surveillance system for alcohol and drug use, tells us about how Uganda's ban on alcohol sachets played out. 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

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PM Magyar to Replace of Half of Opposition MPs, Fire President and Head of Constitutional Court

Rage and threats, Péter Magyar during his speech in Parliament. The TISZA government is drafting a new constitution, Péter Magyar has announced in parliament yesterday. In this he wants to cap the term of office for members of parliament at 12 years likely retrospectively, and change the fundamental law in order to remove President [] The post PM Magyar to Replace of Half of Opposition MPs, Fire President and Head of Constitutional Court appeared first on Hungary Today.

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

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.

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 []

Economic Recovery Dominates Zambia Presidential Race

Zambia is preparing for its presidential election in August, with incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema widely tipped to secure a second term, although opposition leader Brian Mundubile is expected to mount a significant challenge. The election is expected to serve as a referendum on Hichilema’s economic performance since he assumed office in 2021 after inheriting an [] The post Economic Recovery Dominates Zambia Presidential Race appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Vestiges of press freedom in Uganda finally disappear down the drain

On 28th June, 2026, Ugandans woke up to a barrage of social media posts on General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s X handle, most of them alluding to Uganda’s media and press freedom – his unbelief in it – and the closure of the biggest independent media house, Nation Media Group (NMG). The post Vestiges of press freedom in Uganda finally disappear down the drain appeared first on WAN-IFRA.

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