Zimbabwean politician, president since 2017
On March 20, 2026, a drone strike hit Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, killing 70 people including 13 children, two nurses, and a doctor. The attack injured 146 others and severely damaged the hospital, rendering it non-functional. This marks the 213th attack on healthcare facilities since Sudan's civil war began in April 2023, with over 2,000 fatalities reported.
Tendai Biti and Morgan Ncube have been arrested in Mutare while campaigning against Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which seeks to extend the presidential term and shift elections. They face charges under the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act, with bail set at $500 and conditions including police clearance. Parliament is preparing hearings on the bill amid rising tensions.
Cameroon has passed a law consolidating presidential power, including appointing the vice president, with Biya expected to sign. Zimbabwe is considering extending Mnangagwa's term to 2030, shifting to parliamentary election of the president. Both countries face opposition criticism and protests.
A Chinese national has been fined and sentenced to prison in Kenya after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle over 2,200 ants out of the country. The case highlights ongoing wildlife trafficking concerns, with authorities warning of rising demand for ants in Asia and Europe. The suspect is set to be deported after serving his sentence.
The US has been discussing relocating 1,100 Afghan refugees, including military allies and families of US service members, from a Qatar base to third countries, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a possible option. The Trump administration halted Afghan visa processing in 2025, leaving refugees stranded and facing forced choices between returning to Taliban rule or resettlement in unstable countries.
Lungu has died in a South African hospital at 68. A dispute over the former president’s burial persists between his family and President Hakainde Hichilema. Pretoria has ordered repatriation for a state ceremony, while the family seeks a South Africa burial; the South African courts have yet to rule on the matter.
Zimbabwe’s draft constitutional bill would extend the presidency and other public offices to seven-year terms and defer 2028 elections. Parliament is set to debate it next week, with critics warning of legal challenges and protests.
Zimbabwe’s High Court has acquitted an opposition activist after seven months in pre-trial detention amid allegations of political persecution. In Ghana, arrests over false news and offensive speech ignite a national debate on free expression, laws, and digital-era challenges. Zimbabwe also debates constitutional timing changes that could shift future elections.
Zimbabwe's National Assembly has approved constitutional amendments to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term and move to a parliamentary rather than direct vote for the presidency. The bill now goes to the Senate for a second vote, with critics fearing a power grab and supporters arguing it will improve stability and planning.