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Zimbabwean Politician Biti Detained Amid Term Limit Debate

First article: 21 mar. 2026, 21:03 | Last update: 21 mar. 2026, 21:03 | 1 source | 1 article

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Tendai Biti, a prominent Zimbabwean opposition figure, has reportedly been detained, adding fuel to the ongoing controversy surrounding presidential term limits. The detention comes at a sensitive time, as political factions clash over whether the current president is eligible to run for a third term in office. The interpretation of the constitution is at the heart of the dispute, with some arguing that a previous term served before the current constitution should not count towards the limit.

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Deutsche Welle 21 mar. 2026, 21:03 (2 hours ago)

Zimbabwe's Biti reportedly detained amid term‑limit row

Proposed changes to ‌the constitution ⁠⁠would extend presidential terms from five years to seven, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030 after he was meant to step down in ​2028.

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