Zimbabwe's Constitution Change Meets Strong Opposition

Zimbabweans are up in arms over cabinet’s approval of changes to the constitution as part of a bid to extend 83-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term till 2030.

While the amendments will still be presented to parliament, it is weighted heavily in favour of his ruling Zanu-PF party.

Opposition figures described the move as a constitutional coup saying the changes must be put to a national referendum.

In addition to extending the presidential term from five to seven years, the changes would see parliament choosing the president instead of the electorate.