Zimbabwe’s Senate approved a bill that extended presidential terms from five to seven years, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030.

Zimbabwe's Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved controversial constitutional amendments that would keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030, giving the changes full parliamentary support after earlier consent from the lower house

Zimbabwe's Senate has approved amendments to delay the next presidential vote and end direct elections. The move could extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure and deepen a widening political row.

Zimbabwe’s Senate has approved constitutional amendments that would remove direct presidential elections and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term.

HARARE, June 24 - Zimbabwe's upper house of parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, which will allow current President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

HARARE, June 24 - Zimbabwe's upper house of parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, which will allow current President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.