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19 December 2023

In Chad, referendum takes place on new constitution

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15 November 2023

Parliament rejects proposed constitutional amendments in Uganda

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30 August 2023

In Gabon, military officers declare coup after announcement of president's reelection

Anti-coup protests in the capital of Niger (photo credit: AFP)

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27 July 2023

In Niger, president insists democracy will prevail after soldiers announce coup and dissolution of constitution

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

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11 July 2023

In Central African Republic, president delivers draft constitution ahead of referendum on 30 July

Lesotho Tenth Amendment to the Constitution Act 2022

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Lesotho Tenth Amendment to the Constitution Act 2022

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Constitutional Approaches to Decentralization: Elements, Challenges and Implications

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Constitutional Approaches to Decentralization: Elements, Challenges and Implications

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President Paul Kagame of Rwanda (photo credit: Paul Kagame / flickr)

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25 April 2023

In Rwanda, minister of justice presents proposed amendments to the constitution that would impact more than 130 articles

President Ali Bongo (photo credit: Chatham House/flickr)

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12 April 2023

Gabon amends constitution to reduce presidential term to five years and institute single-round election

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22 March 2023

In South Africa, president suggests country should evaluate whether constitution still serves citizens

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