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POLITICSJul 2 · 21:05 UTCSEMAFORAdrian Elimian

Republican committee chair criticizes Zimbabwe leader’s power grab

Zimbabwe's Parliament approved a constitutional amendment extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term until 2030. US politicians criticized the move, with Sen. Jim Risch and Rep. Gregory Meeks accusing Mnangagwa of consolidating power and citing concerns over corruption. Mnangagwa faces existing US sanctions over corruption and human rights abuses.

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Jim Risch, R-IdahopersonGregory Meeks, D-N.Y.personEmmerson MnangagwapersonRobert MugabepersonZimbabweplaceSenate Foreign Relations CommitteeorganizationHouse Foreign Affairs CommitteeorganizationUS sanctionstopicconstitutional amendmenttopic
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