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Zimbabwe Government Memo Listing Diaspora Activists Leaked Ahead of Planned UK and Ireland Protests
A confidential memo listing dozens of targeted diaspora activists has been leaked, intensifying tensions before planned demonstrations on 15 and 18 May 2026 in several European cities. The individuals are accused of organising petition handovers against the Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill, which seeks to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028.
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A confidential government memo containing a long list of targeted diaspora activists has allegedly been leaked, heightening tensions ahead of planned demonstrations scheduled for 15 May 2026 and 18 May 2026 in several European cities. The article detailing the leak was published on 11 May 2026. AllAfrica reported the development.
Authorities are closely monitoring diaspora activists believed to be organising petition handovers to diplomatic missions and officials in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The petition handovers are against the controversial Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill, known as CAB3. The bill seeks to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028.
Intelligence units compiled lists of individuals active on social media platforms including WhatsApp, X, and Facebook. The named individuals constantly appeared on various WhatsApp groups, X, and Facebook. The individuals on the list are being monitored for activities authorities consider harmful to the country's image abroad.
AllAfrica reported that government sources say these diaspora activists have been identified as candidates to face justice under the Criminal Law Codification Act 2023 of Zimbabwe. The named individuals are accused of conniving with foreign nationals to tarnish the image of the country.
"They allege these diaspora activists are breaking the law by undermining the sovereignty of the government and working with foreign agencies," AllAfrica reported a source as saying.
Shepherd Yuda, Dadirayi Mukwedeya, Taisekwa Ruth Matipa, Velisiwe Ndlovu, Gladman Mundingi, Petty Ziramba, Melbar Dick, Michelle Rwatiringa, Felistas Waraidzo Munemo, Themba Molife, Felicia Wadzanai Munemo, Josephine Jenje-Mudimbu, Gladys Kajawo, Elizabeth Musonza, Tariro Blessing Makeyi, Francis Mubani, Mellisa Marewangepo, Molin Musonza, Panganai Mauzinyu, Daisy Alice Nyakwawa, and Patricia Ncube are named on the leaked list of targeted diaspora activists.
