Africa
The region includes all of Africa plus the Middle East as far as Asia.
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News
6 July 2023
In Ethiopia, upper house approves creation of 12th regional state
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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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News
28 June 2023
In Lesotho, political parties sign agreement to continue constitutional amendment process
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News
27 June 2023
In Chad, draft constitution adopted by National Transitional Council, to be submitted to referendum
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News
27 June 2023
In Zimbabwe, lawsuit filed arguing government statutory instrument unconstitutionally amends constitution
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News
26 June 2023
In Mali, new constitution approved via referendum
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News
19 June 2023
Mali holds referendum on new constitution
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News
15 June 2023
In the Gambia, minister of justice tells parliament that government is seeking consensus before reintroducing draft constitution
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News
9 June 2023
In Nigeria, president signs constitutional amendment on judicial retirement age and pension rights
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News
2 June 2023
In Somalia, political leaders agree to direct elections, unified election schedules, and establishment of presidential system
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