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Zimbabwe’s term‑extension bill sparks democracy concerns

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April 3, 2026

Zimbabwe’s proposed Constitution Amendment to extend presidential and parliamentary terms to seven years, and shifting presidential elections from voters to Parliament, is raising alarm among rights groups and opposition leaders. As activists report intimidation during public hearings, is the nation entering an even deeper phase of democratic regression?))

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