Violence Sparks Over Zimbabwe Term Bid

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s push to extend his rule beyond Zimbabwe’s two-term constitutional limit has triggered political tension and violence, with a Harare venue firebombed and police blocking a Bulawayo meeting of opponents. The ruling ZANU-PF wants legislative changes to extend Mnangagwa’s term to 2030, but legal experts say this requires referenda and cannot benefit an incumbent. The dispute has also deepened internal party rifts and raised concerns for stability, investment, and debt-re-engagement efforts.