Africa
The region includes all of Africa plus the Middle East as far as Asia.
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26 June 2023
In Mali, new constitution approved via referendum
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19 June 2023
Mali holds referendum on new constitution
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15 June 2023
In the Gambia, minister of justice tells parliament that government is seeking consensus before reintroducing draft constitution
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9 June 2023
In Nigeria, president signs constitutional amendment on judicial retirement age and pension rights
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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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31 May 2023
In Central African Republic, president announces referendum to remove constitutional term limits
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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