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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

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4 April 2023
In South Africa, official opposition plans constitutional amendment proposal limiting number of no-confidence motions

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3 April 2023
In Ghana, five political parties announce support for amending constitution

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28 March 2023
In Nigeria, national assembly presses president to sign 19 remaining constitutional amendments after assenting to 16 others