Zimbabwe’s President Signs Law Extending His Term

The measure will allow the president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, to stay in office until 2030. Critics say the move tightens his autocratic grip on power and erodes the nation’s democracy.

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Zimbabwe’s President Signs Law Extending His Term

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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.

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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.

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