Next Africa: Zimbabwean Lawmakers Back Extension of President’s Term

Welcome to Next Africa, a daily newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where it’s headed. Sign up here to have it delivered to your email. In today’s edition, we look at plans to extend the Zimbabwean president’s tenure. And:

When Emmerson Mnangagwa came to power after the ousting of long-time Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe in a 2017 coup, he promised the country a fresh start.