Zimbabwe parliament debates bill extending presidential term
By The BriefBrief
Zimbabwe’s parliament is debating a constitutional amendment bill to extend the presidential term and change how the head of state is chosen.
WHO:Zimbabwe’s parliament
WHAT:Debate on a draft constitutional amendment bill to extend the presidential term and replace presidential elections with parliamentary appointment of the head of state
WHEN:Jun 3, 2026 at 7:10 AM ET
WHERE:Zimbabwe
WHY:The bill would extend the presidential term and eliminate presidential elections by giving parliament the power to appoint the head of state.
How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)