Zimbabwe's ruling party accused of hollowing out parliamentary oversight

Zimbabwe's ruling party accused of hollowing out parliamentary oversight

Zimbabwe's ruling party is facing accusations of weakening parliamentary oversight after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed constitutional changes extending his term until 2030. The new law, known as CAB3, shifts the power to elect future presidents from public vote to parliament, raising concerns about diminished democratic accountability. This move is seen as an attempt to entrench the ruling party's control, potentially sidelining the legislative branch's role in presidential selection and fueling fears of authoritarianism in the country.

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