Africa
The region includes all of Africa plus the Middle East as far as Asia.
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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
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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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