Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.
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Emmerson Mnangagwa is the President of Zimbabwe, having taken power in 2017 after ousting Robert Mugabe.
Jacob Mudenda is the Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe.
Robert Mugabe was a long-time ruler of Zimbabwe, serving from 1980 until his ousting in 2017.
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The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.
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