Zimbabwe extends presidential terms to seven years

The Zimbabwean president enacts a constitutional reform extending terms from five to seven years.

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The opposition calls this a 'constitutional coup' and denounces a power grab.

Parliament also gains the power to appoint the head of state in case of vacancy.

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