Zimbabwe vote may delay 2028 polls, extend Mnangagwa term

A new bill in Zimbabwe proposes scrapping presidential elections entirely, sparking a fierce backlash from opposition groups and civil society. Supporters frame it as a governance reform aimed at streamlining the political system, while critics see it as a dangerous step toward entrenching President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule. This development follows a recent parliamentary vote to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, which already postponed the 2028 elections. Opponents argue the bill marks a turning point for the country's democratic future.