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Mnangagwa’s new laws rile allies, opposition

Emmerson Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He is increasingly facing accusations of turning his country into an authoritarian state with laws on the cards ahead of the crucial 2023 elections to crush dissent.  FILE PHOTO | AFP

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By  Kitsepile Nyathi

Correspondent in Harare, Zimbabwe

Nation Media Group

Zimbabwe’s President Emerson Mnangagwa is a man under siege following revolt within ruling Zanu-PF and pressure from opposition as he attempts to change laws.

President Mnangagwa is increasingly facing accusations of turning his country into an authoritarian state with a slew of laws on the cards ahead of the crucial elections in 2023 to crush dissent.

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