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News24 | Nine Zimbabwean journalists detained and later released during the country's stayaway
Police heavily deployed in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, neutralizing protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's proposed term extension until 2030.
Most businesses and schools were closed in Harare and Bulawayo amid police presence, reflecting the public's response to the planned protests.
Independence war veterans have turned against Mnangagwa, accusing him of trying to cling to power.
Political analysts note that the economic shutdown could convey a strong message to leaders, emphasizing citizens' resistance to the term extension plans.