
Zimbabwe's Ruling Party Consolidates Power, Scraps Presidential Elections
Parliamentary maneuver extends term limits and eliminates the public's right to vote for their leader.
Friday, October 2, 2026

Parliamentary maneuver extends term limits and eliminates the public's right to vote for their leader.

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