Zimbabwe’s Constitution Shift Raises Questions

Zimbabwe’s lawmakers just voted to rewrite the constitution, delaying elections until 2030 and extending President Mnangagwa’s term by two years—making it seven years despite his age at 83. The move also shifts presidential elections from popular vote to lawmaker selection, echoing a troubling continental trend where aging leaders cling to power amid a youth bulge. From Equatorial Guinea’s 50-year ruler to Ivory Coast’s fourth-term president, Africa’s political landscape reveals a stubborn grip on power by older elites—while younger leaders in Senegal and Ethiopia offer glimmers of change, the continent’s democratic future hangs in the balance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4269a2173e601562