“Zimbabwe Rejects US Lawmaker’s Warning on President Mnangagwa Term Extension” from Firstpost’s Africa section

“Zimbabwe Rejects US Lawmaker’s Warning on President Mnangagwa Term Extension” from Firstpost’s Africa section:
What happened
The government of Zimbabwe dismissed remarks by U.S. Congressman Gregory Meeks, who warned that extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term beyond constitutional limits would undermine Zimbabwe’s democratic foundations.
allAfrica.com
Meeks said:
“President Mnangagwa swore to strengthen the pillars of Zimbabwe’s democracy and accept term limits. Extending his term would erode that foundation.”
allAfrica.com
The warning comes amid reports that the ruling party ZANU‑PF is moving to extend Mnangagwa’s second five-year term, which is currently scheduled to end in 2028, by two years — to 2030.
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Reuters
Government / Party response
Zimbabwe’s government and/or ZANU-PF rejected Meeks’ remarks, viewing them as interference in domestic affairs. (The Firstpost clip says Zimbabwe “dismisses” the comments. )
Firstpost
ZANU-PF has adopted a resolution instructing government organs to initiate constitutional amendments to enable the extension.
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Why this matters
Zimbabwe’s constitution currently limits the President to two terms. Any extension would require constitutional changes that could be controversial and raise concerns about democratic backsliding.
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The debate comes during what appears to be internal power-struggles within ZANU-PF, with factions maneuvering around succession and influence.
Reuters
For external actors like the U.S., the issue signals broader concerns over governance, rule of law and regional stability in southern Africa.

Current status & outlook
As of now, the resolution to amend the constitution has been passed by ZANU-PF, but the legal/constitutional process to change term-limits remains unresolved.
AP News
President Mnangagwa has in past publicly stated he respects the constitution; however, his party’s actions suggest another trajectory.
allAfrica.com
If amendments are pursued, referendums or extensive legal processes might be required — this could become a flashpoint for opposition or civil society in Zimbabwe. #news #new #zimbabwe #america
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