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Zimbabwe Extends Presidential Terms and Ends Direct Election of President
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed a constitutional amendment extending presidential terms from five to seven years and replacing direct presidential elections with a parliamentary selection process. Human rights groups say the changes, ac
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DR Congo Security Forces Accused of Excessive Force During Kinshasa Protest
Human Rights Watch has accused security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo of using excessive force against protesters opposing proposed constitutional changes that could extend President Félix Tshisekedi’s time in office. The June 12 demonstratio