Zimbabwe lawmakers approve bill to extend presidential term length
The legislation aims to extend the presidential term from five to seven years. It also proposes the elimination of direct presidential elections. (sources: bbc, aljazeera)
The lower house of parliament in Zimbabwe has passed a bill that would extend the presidential term by two years and remove direct elections for the presidency.
- The bill extends the presidential term from five to seven years.
- The proposal includes the removal of direct presidential elections.
- The legislation was passed by the lower house of parliament.
Why it matters
The changes could significantly impact the political landscape and electoral process in Zimbabwe.
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