Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa a Step Closer to Extending Presidency

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa a Step Closer to Extending Presidency | Firstpost Africa

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Zimbabwe’s Senate has passed a bill that will postpone elections, and therefore extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure by two years. The controversial bill also aims to end direct Presidential elections. If it is cleared, the President of Zimbabwe will be selected by parliament rather than elected by the people. Is Mnangagwa following the path of his predecessor, Robert Mugabe? Is Mnangagwa, who has been nicknamed the Crocodile, trying to stay in power indefinitely? Will he target Presidential term limits next?

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