Zimbabwe: Top U.S. Legislator Says Extending Mnangagwa’s Term Will Erode Zimbabwe’s Democracy

GREGORY Meeks, the American government’s House Committee Representative Responsible for Foreign Policy Legislation and Oversight, has warned that extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term could seriously harm Zimbabwe’s democratisation foundation.

Efforts to “lengthen” Mnangagwa’s second term in office have been sped up by his party, Zanu PF, with recent reports indicating a plan to suspend the 2028 elections up till 2030.

The move is part of broader factional fights that have once again…