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Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads

Fears are growing in opposition circles in Zimbabwe that the ruling Zanu-PF party is making a new grab for power as it presses ahead with constitutional amendments aimed at giving parliament, rather than voters, the right to elect the president and to extend his term from five to seven years.

MPs propose maximum age limit of 65 for parliamentary candidates

The Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, and Salaga South MP, Ibrahimah Mohammed Zuwera, have jointly introduced a Private Members’ Bill seeking to amend Article 94 of 1992 Constitution of Ghana to establish a maximum age limit for parliamentary candidates.

Ghana, Zimbabwe sign key agreements to strengthen cooperation

President John Dramani Mahama and President of Zimbabwe, H.E. Emmerson Mnangagwa have reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening bilateral relations following the signing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) across strategic sectors.

Mahama holds bilateral meeting with President Mnangagwa

President John Dramani Mahama held bilateral meeting with the President of Zimbabwe, H.E. Emmerson Mnangagwa, focusing on strengthening economic cooperation, regional integration and shared development priorities between Ghana and Zimbabwe.