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Zimbabwe's term‑extension bill sparks democracy concerns

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Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF is behind a proposal for a constitutional amendment to extend presidential and parliamentary terms to seven years. The idea is also to shift presidential elections from voters to Parliament, and this aspect is causing concern among rights groups and opposition leaders. As activists report intimidation during public hearings, is the nation entering an even deeper phase of democratic regression?