Section 111: War and peace
Constitution of Zimbabwe
(1) The President has power to declare war and make peace, and must advise the Senate and the National Assembly within seven sitting days after exercising such power.
(2) The Senate and the National Assembly, by a joint resolution passed by at least two- thirds of the total membership of Parliament, may resolve that a declaration of war should be revoked.
(3) Where Parliament has resolved that a declaration of war should be revoked, the President must take all practical steps to disengage from the war, taking due account of the need to ensure the safety of Zimbabwean personnel and equipment.
Insight on "War and Peace" in the Zimbabwean Constitution
This section establishes a system of checks and balances regarding military action. While the President has the initial power to declare war unilaterally, Parliament serves as an important counterweight with its ability to force disengagement through a supermajority vote. The requirement for a two-thirds majority ensures that revocation of war declarations requires substantial cross-partisan consensus, making it a significant but deliberately difficult check on presidential power.