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Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa tightens his grip on power
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- DW AfricaLink
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- Jul 7, 2026
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- 1517
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Summary
Zimbabwe's parliament has approved constitutional amendments extending presidential terms from five to seven years, and replacing direct presidential elections with a parliamentary vote. Host Lucy Riley speaks with DW's Privilege Musvanhiri and Chiedza Mlingwa, deputy spokesperson for the Constitution Defenders Forum, about the implications of the changes, and what they mean for the future.