People across Zimbabwe protested on March 31 because they heard President Emmerson Mnangagwa wants to stay in power until 2030. Many stayed home from work as crowds fought with police officers in Harare. The M31 protests came after Blessed Geza and other war veterans asked citizens to show their anger about these term extension plans, which many see as breaking the constitution.
Some young people blocked roads near Rotten Row and Robert Mugabe Road on Monday afternoon. They yelled against what they called "the 2030 agenda." Police fired tear gas to break up these groups near Robert Mugabe Square and Rainbow Towers. Most government schools sat empty because parents kept their kids home for safety. Small towns like Chinhoyi, Chivhu, and Mvuma saw businesses close their doors all day.
Political activist Pride Mkono told Nehanda Radio that almost everyone agrees that extending Mnangagwa's leadership would hurt Zimbabwe badly. He explained that war veterans led the charge, but regular people share these worries. Mkono said people showed resistance in different ways - some marched despite risks, others stayed home fearing what might happen if caught protesting. Either way, he believes citizens sent Mnangagwa a clear message he cannot ignore.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police claimed everything remained "normal and calm" in downtown Harare during the afternoon, contradicting what reporters actually saw. Police warned against believing social media posts and accused certain websites of sharing old videos to create panic. These protests reveal deep splits inside the ruling Zanu-PF party, with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga reportedly backing the protest movement against Mnangagwa's plans.
Some young people blocked roads near Rotten Row and Robert Mugabe Road on Monday afternoon. They yelled against what they called "the 2030 agenda." Police fired tear gas to break up these groups near Robert Mugabe Square and Rainbow Towers. Most government schools sat empty because parents kept their kids home for safety. Small towns like Chinhoyi, Chivhu, and Mvuma saw businesses close their doors all day.
Political activist Pride Mkono told Nehanda Radio that almost everyone agrees that extending Mnangagwa's leadership would hurt Zimbabwe badly. He explained that war veterans led the charge, but regular people share these worries. Mkono said people showed resistance in different ways - some marched despite risks, others stayed home fearing what might happen if caught protesting. Either way, he believes citizens sent Mnangagwa a clear message he cannot ignore.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police claimed everything remained "normal and calm" in downtown Harare during the afternoon, contradicting what reporters actually saw. Police warned against believing social media posts and accused certain websites of sharing old videos to create panic. These protests reveal deep splits inside the ruling Zanu-PF party, with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga reportedly backing the protest movement against Mnangagwa's plans.
