Africa
The region includes all of Africa plus the Middle East as far as Asia.
![Nigerian National Assembly Complex (photo credit: Shiraz Chakera) Nigerian National Assembly Complex (photo credit: Shiraz Chakera)](/sites/default/files/Nigeriahouseofreps_Shiraz%20Chakera.jpeg)
News
4 May 2023
In Nigeria, house of representatives submits for presidential approval constitutional bill to raise judicial retirement age from 65 to 70 years
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News
3 May 2023
In South Africa, parliament approves constitutional amendment that adds sign language as twelfth official language
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News
21 April 2023
Op-ed: As the dust settles on alleged interim government plot in Nigeria, what does the constitution say?
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News
18 April 2023
South Africa enacts law providing for inclusion of independent candidates for national and provincial legislatures
![Cérémonie de remise du projet de nouvelle constitution au Président de la transition le 11 octobre 2022 (crédit photo : CRNC) Cérémonie de remise du projet de nouvelle constitution au Président de la transition le 11 octobre 2022 (crédit photo : CRNC)](/sites/default/files/Mali%20Option%201_0.jpg)
Voices From The Field
18 April 2023
Vers la Quatrième République du Mali : Analyse du Projet de Nouvelle Constitution
![Presentation of the preliminary draft by the constitutional drafting commission to president of the transition, Colonel Assimi Goïta, on 11 October 2022 (photo credit: CRNC) Presentation of the preliminary draft by the constitutional drafting commission to president of the transition, Colonel Assimi Goïta, on 11 October 2022 (photo credit: CRNC)](/sites/default/files/Mali%20Option%201.jpg)
Voices From The Field
18 April 2023
Towards the Fourth Republic of Mali: Analysis of the Draft Constitution
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News
12 April 2023
In Sudan, deadline to establish civilian-led transitional government passes after failure to agree final transition deal
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News
6 April 2023
In Liberia, political parties sign peace accord promising to uphold peaceful elections and resolve any disputes through constitutional means
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News
4 April 2023
In Liberia, supreme court hears case on constitutionality of national elections commission’s biometric voter registration
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News
4 April 2023
In South Africa, official opposition plans constitutional amendment proposal limiting number of no-confidence motions
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