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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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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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3 May 2023
In South Africa, parliament approves constitutional amendment that adds sign language as twelfth official language
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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
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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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18 April 2023
South Africa enacts law providing for inclusion of independent candidates for national and provincial legislatures
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12 April 2023
In Sudan, deadline to establish civilian-led transitional government passes after failure to agree final transition deal
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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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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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4 April 2023
In Liberia, supreme court hears case on constitutionality of national elections commission’s biometric voter registration