Zimbabwe lawmakers back bill to extend presidential term

Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament has passed legislation extending presidential terms from five to seven years, effectively deferring elections due in 2028 by two years and extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term to 2030. The bill now moves to the upper house for further consideration. If enacted, it would allow Mnangagwa to remain in power beyond the original constitutional limit. The proposal has sparked debate over democratic governance in the southern African nation.