Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Zimbabwe: New constitution that curbs presidential powers, imposes term limits becomes law

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe (pictured), signed a new constitution into law on Wednesday, replacing a 33-year-old document forged in the dying days of British colonial rule and paving the way for fresh elections later this year.

The constitution, approved overwhelmingly in a referendum in March, clips the powers of the president and imposes a two-term limit.

Mugabe, flanked by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, his main political rival, and deputy president Joyce Mujuru, signed

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