election delay
Coverage of election delay in the Nexus archive.
- Zimbabwe’s Senate approves bill to delay the presidential election and overhaul the vote
Zimbabwe’s Senate approved constitutional amendments to remove direct presidential elections, delay the next election to 2030, and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years. The bill replaces popular elections with selection by lawmakers, extends parliamentary terms to seven years, and faces criticism over requiring a referendum for term extensions. Critics have reported arrests and legal challenges, while the ruling ZANU-PF party supports the changes.
- Fighting in Somalia’s capital as anger over election delay erupts
Residents in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, are fleeing their homes due to fighting between two warring political factions. The conflict is fueled by anger over an election delay.
- Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates
Heavy gunfire occurred in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, following opposition protests sparked by the president's one-year term extension.
- Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates
Heavy gunfire erupted in the Somali capital following a dispute over an election delay. The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.