Zimbabwe approves new constitution

Zimbabwe's new constitution was approved by an overwhelming majority in Saturday's referendum, the electoral commission has said.

The document, which will limit future presidents to two five-year terms, was backed by more than three million votes - nearly 95% of those who voted.

It was supported by the countries' two main political parties who have been in a power-sharing government since 2009.

The constitution's approval paves the way for elections later in the year.

Meanwhile, US-based campaign group Human Rights Watch has said the government should end a police crackdown on civil society groups in the run-up to elections.