Mugabe trends as legacy debates swirl after his long rule and 2017 coup—Zimbabwe’s revolutionary-turned-leader who set independence on course.
Since December fighting has displaced more than 280,000 people in eastern Jonglei state, South Sudan, and UN-verified reporting has shown hospitals overwhelmed. Opposition figures have said government forces have summarily arrested, tortured and killed at least 25 civilians in Pankor, Ayod county; AFP has verified graphic images linked to the incident but could not independently confirm location or timing.
Several legal proceedings are ongoing: a South African case involving a shooting at Mugabe's residence, a UK protest trial over police conditions, and a Ghanaian footballer facing rape charges. These cases highlight issues of violence, protest rights, and legal accountability today.
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.
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe has been fined and ordered to leave South Africa after pleading guilty to pointing a toy gun and illegal entry. His cousin Tobias Matonhodze has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and related charges; he faces three years in prison and will be deported after serving. The case centers on a February shooting at a Hyde Park residence and ongoing questions over a missing firearm.
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.