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Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadéra (photo credit: The United States Institute of Peace)

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31 May 2023

In Central African Republic, president announces referendum to remove constitutional term limits

President Samia and opposition CHADEMA party Chairman Freeman Mbowe (photo credit: Ikulu Mawasiliano)

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31 May 2023

Tanzania’s pathway to a new constitution: genuine progress or political rhetoric?

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29 May 2023

In Kenya, national assembly considers constitutional amendment on implementing two-thirds gender principle

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26 May 2023

In Lesotho, government announces intent to split failed omnibus constitutional reform bill into three separate bills

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24 May 2023

In Ethiopia, government-funded think tank releases study calling for constitutional change

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan (photo credit via The East African)

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15 May 2023

In Tanzania, president convenes meeting of senior government officials to discuss constitution-making process and amendment of electoral laws

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12 May 2023

In Rwanda, lower house adopts draft constitutional revision on simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections

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5 May 2023

After initial delay, in Mali date for referendum on new constitution set for 18 June

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5 May 2023

In Mozambique, ruling party submits draft constitutional amendment eliminating obligation to hold district assembly elections in 2024

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4 May 2023

In Kenya, government and opposition revive bipartisan talks on constitutional amendment to create offices of prime minister and official opposition

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