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Coverage of direct presidential elections in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 24 · 19:08 UTCMost recent: Jun 24 · 19:08 UTC
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  • POLITICSJun 24 · 19:08 UTCWTOP DC
    Zimbabwe’s Senate approves bill to delay the presidential election and overhaul the vote

    Zimbabwe’s Senate approved constitutional amendments to remove direct presidential elections, delay the next election to 2030, and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years. The bill replaces popular elections with selection by lawmakers, extends parliamentary terms to seven years, and faces criticism over requiring a referendum for term extensions. Critics have reported arrests and legal challenges, while the ruling ZANU-PF party supports the changes.