Zimbabwe parliament passes bill to entrench ‘Crocodile’ president

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1. 2d ago

   Zimbabwe Parliament Approves Extension of Presidential Term to Seven Years

   Zimbabwe's upper house of parliament approved a bill on Wednesday to increase presidential terms from five to seven years. This move postpones the 2028 election. President Emmerson Mnangagwa may now remain in office until 2030.

   What's confirmed:

   • Zimbabwe's parliament passed a bill extending the presidential term from five to seven years.
   • The legislative change allows President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030.
   • The 2028 election is postponed due to this bill.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A separate amendment may give parliament the power to appoint the president instead of using direct elections.
   confidence 100%
2. 4d ago

   Zimbabwe Lower House Approves Extension of Presidential Terms

   Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament passed a bill to increase presidential terms from five to seven years. This change could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030. The legislation now moves to the Senate.

   What's confirmed:

   • Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament passed a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years.
   • The amendment could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Emmerson Mnangagwa worked under Robert Mugabe for half a century before becoming president.
   • The bill passed with overwhelming support.
   confidence 100%
3. 6d ago

   Zimbabwe Lower House Passes Bill Extending Presidential Term to Seven Years

   Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament approved a bill to increase presidential terms from five to seven years. This legislation, known as Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, could keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in power until 2030. The bill now proceeds to the Senate for approval.

   What's confirmed:

   • Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament passed a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years.
   • The legislation could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030.
   • The bill passed with an overwhelming majority and now moves to the Senate.
   • Emmerson Mnangagwa is nicknamed The Crocodile.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The bill introduces indirect presidential elections.
   • 216 lawmakers voted in favor of the draft legislation.
   • The bill passed through the National Assembly on June 19, 2026.
   confidence 90%
4. 7d ago

   Zimbabwe Parliament Passes Bill Extending Presidential Term

   Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament approved legislation on June 18, 2026, to extend presidential terms from five to seven years. This change could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. The move is viewed as a consolidation of power for the leader nicknamed "The Crocodile".

   What's confirmed:

   • Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament passed a bill on June 18, 2026, to extend presidential terms from five to seven years.
   • The legislation could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in power until 2030.
   • Emmerson Mnangagwa is known by the nickname "The Crocodile".

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The proposal would scrap direct presidential elections.
   • The legislation could potentially allow two more re-elections.
   • 216 lawmakers voted in favor of the proposal.
   confidence 90%