83-yr-old Zimbabwe President wins Senate backing for term extension (opens original article in a new tab)

Zimbabwe's Senate approved constitutional amendments to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term until 2030, facing criticism from opposition and activists who argue the changes consolidate the ruling party's power.

• Zimbabwe's Senate approved constitutional amendments to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term until 2030
• The amendments include extending presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years and allowing parliament to appoint the president
• Opposition and activists claim the changes entrench Zanu-PF's power and violate constitutional provisions