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3 August 2023
In Latvia, election commission allows political party to begin collecting signatures for constitutional amendment initiative on direct presidential elections
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Voices From The Field
1 August 2023
Constitutional reforms in Gabon: the president’s strategic tool for political preservation
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31 July 2023
Central African Republic holds referendum on new constitution which would abolish presidential term limits
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Voices From The Field
31 July 2023
Will Recent Constitutional Amendments Promote Political Pluralism in Mongolia?
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6 July 2023
In Ethiopia, upper house approves creation of 12th regional state
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30 June 2023
In Jamaica, minister of legal and constitutional affairs says 'hybrid presidency' being considered
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Voices From The Field
29 June 2023
The State of Lesotho's Constitutional Reforms: Progress or Stagnation?
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2 June 2023
In Somalia, political leaders agree to direct elections, unified election schedules, and establishment of presidential system
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1 June 2023
In Mongolia, parliament passes constitutional amendments adopting mixed electoral system and increasing size of parliament
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31 May 2023
In Central African Republic, president announces referendum to remove constitutional term limits
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