Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a full presidential republic led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa of ZANU-PF since 2017, with a bicameral parliament dominated by the ruling party following the 2023 elections. The country faces ongoing economic challenges, political tensions within the ruling elite, and concerns over power consolidation and democratic backsliding.
Government Type
Full presidential republic
Legal System
Mixed legal system of English common law and customary law
Head of State
President Emmerson Mnangagwa(since 2017)
Head of Government
President Emmerson Mnangagwa(ZANU-PF)since 2017
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Left-wing
Centre-left
Voting Rights
All Zimbabwean citizens aged 18 and above have the right to vote in national and local elections.
Recent Developments
- Contested general elections held in August 2023
- Creation of the Mutapa Investment Fund in 2023
- Discussions on potential extension of presidential and parliamentary terms beyond 2028
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