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Oct 19, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
ZANU-PF endorses Mnangagwa beyond 2028
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Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain its leader beyond 2028 at a meeting in Chinhoyi on Sunday. The endorsement comes as he seeks to extend his time in power; a faction in the party wants him to remain until 2030, while another is preparing for Constantino Chiwenga.
WHO: Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party
WHAT: Endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain the party's leader beyond 2028.
WHEN: Oct 18, 2026
WHERE: Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
WHY: The endorsement came as Mnangagwa seeks to extend his time in power.
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