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Outrage over Mnangagwa’s extended stay in power

Some aggrieved Zimbabwean nationals have described the extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term in office as a regressive move, warning that it undermines democratic principles and the country's constitutional order. Zimbabwe is set to extend Mnangagwa's term in office until 2030, after the 83-year-old leader signed the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 3 into law on Tuesday. Mnangagwa, who came into power following the military coup that removed President Robert […]

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Ramaphosa’s ‘quiet’ Zimbabwe visit sparks political storm as Presidency denies ulterior motives

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent visit to Zimbabwe has sparked a political firestorm, with the Presidency dismissing claims of hidden agendas while the Democratic Alliance (DA) raises concerns over alleged links to controversial businessmen. Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, confirmed on Wednesday at the Imbizo Media Centre in Cape Town, that Ramaphosa travelled to meet his Zimbabwean counterpart, Emmerson Mnangagwa, to discuss bilateral relations and shared regional priorities. Magwenya rejected suggestions that […]

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Africa’s youth demand change as old-guard leaders face scrutiny

International relations expert, Advocate Sipho Mantula, says Africa’s challenge of aging leaders clinging to power for decades stems from a combination of political manipulation and voter behaviour. His remarks come amid renewed debate over long-serving presidents, such as Cameroon’s Paul Biya, and Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU-PF's proposal to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term until 2030. On Monday, Cameroon's Constitutional Council confirmed that the 92-year-old Biya, had secured an eighth consecutive […]

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